Menendez Brothers' Clemency Awaits Key Decisions as Legal Battle Intensifies

Governor Gavin Newsom and LA County DA Nathan Hochman clash over the fate of Lyle and Erik Menendez, with upcoming hearings and risk assessments shaping their potential release.

Governor Gavin Newsom has set June 13 as the date for a critical report on the Menendez brothers' risk to society, which will influence his decision on clemency.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has withdrawn support for resentencing, citing the brothers' alleged failure to accept full responsibility for their actions.
The Menendez brothers' lawyer and family members accuse Hochman of re-traumatizing victims by dismissing claims of abuse and demanding admissions they argue are untrue.
A resentencing hearing is scheduled for March 20-21, which could lead to parole eligibility if the court rules in the brothers' favor.
The case has become a politically charged issue in California, with diverging opinions from current and former district attorneys and a pending clemency decision from the governor.