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Newsom orders parole board to assess public risk if Menendez brothers freed

California governor’s intervention could offer avenue of freedom for siblings jailed over 1989 LA killing of parents

The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2025

California governor orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed

Attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez say California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

District Attorney Opposes Menendez Brothers' Request For New Trial

Los Angeles DA Hochman opposes Menendez brothers' new trial request, decision on resentencing pending. Case unfolds as brothers seek freedom.

Top News · Feb 22, 2025

Menendez brothers’ lawyer to seek transfer of case citing conflict of interest

Attorney wants case to be transferred to state before new prosecutor takes office as resentencing hearing nears

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2024

Menendez brothers’ 2024 saw hopes of release soar but ended in uncertainty

Documentary and Netflix series highlighted siblings’ claim that the 1989 killing of their parents was a response to abuse but political change puts their resentencing in doubt

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2024

What to know about the Menendez brothers' resentencing plea

A judge has delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Judge delays hearing on Menendez brothers’ bid to be released early

Resentencing put back until 30 January in part to let newly elected Los Angeles district attorney weigh in on case

The Guardian - US · Nov 25, 2024

Menendez brothers’ aunts beg for their release as judge delays resentencing hearing

Erik and Lyle Menendez were found guilty of murdering Jose and Kitty Menendez in 1989 and sentenced to life in prison

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Resentencing Hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez Posponed

Judge Michael Jesic cited the need to accommodate the incoming administration as the reason for the postponement.

Latin Times · Nov 25, 2024

Lyle Menendez’s wife Rebecca Sneed announces split after 21 years of marriage: ‘NOT a cheating scandal’

Rebecca Sneed denies ‘cheating scandal’ speculation after Lyle Menendez allegedly struck up relationship with 21-year-old college student

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024