Overview

• On July 18, Erik Menendez was transferred from prison to an outside medical facility after being diagnosed with kidney stones and remains in fair condition.
• Attorney Mark Geragos has petitioned Governor Newsom for a medical furlough so Menendez can work with counsel and receive treatment ahead of the Aug. 21–22 parole hearing.
• In May, Judge Michael Jesic resentenced the brothers to 50 years to life, triggering immediate parole eligibility under California’s youthful offender law.
• Governor Newsom has said he will rely on parole board recommendations and formal risk assessments and has declined to watch the Netflix series to avoid external influence.
• The state parole board will convene in late August to assess the brothers’ suitability and will forward any release recommendation to Newsom for final decision within 90 days.