Los Angeles Prosecutor Blocks Menendez Brothers' Sentence Review

Efforts to reduce the life sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez face opposition despite renewed public interest sparked by a Netflix series.

The Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, remain in prison serving life sentences without parole.
Los Angeles prosecutor Nathan Hochman has formally requested the withdrawal of a motion supporting a reduced sentence for the brothers, citing their lack of accountability.
The brothers argue the murders were a desperate act of self-defense against years of alleged abuse, while prosecutors maintain it was a calculated plan to inherit a $14 million fortune.
A Netflix series and documentary released in September 2024 have reignited public interest and online campaigns advocating for their release.
The court is set to review the prosecutor's motion to block sentencing changes during hearings scheduled for March 20 and 21.