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Menendez Brothers Resentenced, Eligible for Parole After 35 Years

Judge Michael Jesic reduced Erik and Lyle Menendez’s sentences to 50 years to life, granting them immediate parole eligibility under California’s youthful offender law.

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Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where their attorneys delayed making pleas on behalf of the brothers who are suspected in the murders of their parents on March 12, 1990.
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Overview

  • The Menendez brothers, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, are now eligible for parole following a resentencing decision by Judge Michael Jesic on May 13, 2025.
  • The resentencing comes after decades of legal battles, with defense claims of abuse by their father and prosecutors arguing the murders were financially motivated.
  • Family members and supporters testified to the brothers’ rehabilitation, citing their educational achievements and contributions to prison reform initiatives.
  • A parole board hearing is scheduled for June 13, where the board will assess their eligibility for release, with Governor Gavin Newsom holding final authority over any decision.
  • The case has drawn renewed public attention in recent years due to emerging evidence, media portrayals, and evolving cultural perspectives on abuse and rehabilitation.