Judge resentences Menendez brothers
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The two-day proceeding in L.A. ended its first day with the judge resentencing the brothers imprisoned for over three decades for their parents' 1989 murders.
Due to changes in California law, the Menendez brothers, who are now in their 50s, are eligible to apply for parole
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Hollywood Unlocked on MSNMenendez Brothers Sentence Reduced to 50 Years to Life, Eligible for Parole After 35 Years in PrisonThe Menendez Brothers’ sentence was reduced from life without parole to 50 years to life, making both Erik and Lyle Menendez eligible for parole consideration. According to Deadline, the decision came from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic,
The brothers' uphill battle to regain their freedom returns to court Friday as the court hears why the defense believes DA Nathan Hochman's bias against them means he needs to go.
Next week, the judge will hear arguments on the crucial question: Have Erik and Lyle Menendez been rehabilitated during 30 years in prison? The brothers' attorneys say yes. Since their conviction ...
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KFI AM 640 on MSNAttorneys For The Menendez Brothers Withdraw Motion To Remove DA From CaseAttorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez Friday withdrew their motion asking that the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office be removed from the brothers' case, saying they want to expeditiously move forward with their bid to have the pair re-sentenced and possibly be released from prison.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has filed a formal opposition to the motion by Erik and Lyle Menendez seeking to recuse his office from their pending resentencing proceedings.