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Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing being decided on today

Last updated: April 11, 2025 8:28 am
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A judge is set to make a crucial decision on Friday regarding the resentencing hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents. The Menendez brothers were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of killing their parents in 1989. The defense claimed that the brothers acted in self-defense due to years of sexual abuse by their father, while prosecutors argued that the motive behind the murders was the inheritance.

The previous district attorney of Los Angeles, George Gascón, had supported resentencing for the brothers, but his successor, Nathan Hochman, has opposed their release. Hochman cited the brothers’ lack of admission to their lies and failure to fully accept responsibility for the crime as reasons for withdrawing the resentencing request. This has created a hurdle for the Menendez brothers as they were on the path to resentencing with Gascón’s support.

The court will now decide whether to allow prosecutors to withdraw their resentencing motion and if independent resentencing hearings will proceed. The opposition from the district attorney has complicated the brothers’ case, especially since most of their extended family supports their resentencing. However, there have been allegations of bias and misconduct against Hochman by the family members.

The attorneys for the Menendez brothers have questioned the legitimacy of Hochman’s decision to withdraw the resentencing request, suggesting political influence. They have emphasized the brothers’ rehabilitation during their time in prison and their acceptance of responsibility for their actions. The attorneys have also highlighted the harassment and discrimination lawsuits filed against Hochman by deputy district attorneys involved in the case.

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Without resentencing, the Menendez brothers have other avenues to pursue for their freedom. They have submitted a clemency plea to Governor Gavin Newsom and a petition for habeas corpus for a new trial based on new evidence. The parole board is scheduled to hold final hearings in June to determine if the brothers pose a risk to the public if released. The legal battle for the Menendez brothers continues as they seek justice and a chance for redemption.

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