The Menendez brothers, imprisoned since 1990, could be on a path to release after they were resentenced. See the whole timeline of their murder case.

Nearly three decades after Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for the murders of their parents, a California judge has reopened a door many believed would remain closed.

Erik and Lyle Menendez 's much-anticipated resentencing hearing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence, clearing the way for a potential release from prison. Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who is pushing for their release, said he plans to call seven witnesses.

Members of the Menéndez family testified on the brothers' behalf yesterday, appealing to Jesic that Lyle and Erik had taken advantage of educational and community resources at th

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been resentenced to 50 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the 1989 murder of their parents.

Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole.

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