Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Cases to Be Handled Separately by New L.A. District Attorney

Nathan Hochman, the recently elected L.A. District Attorney, is taking a distinct approach to the Menendez brothers' cases, potentially altering their path to parole.

L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman has announced that Erik and Lyle Menendez will have their resentencing cases reviewed separately, diverging from his predecessor's approach.
The brothers, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, are serving life sentences without parole but are seeking resentencing that could lead to their release.
Hochman has removed two deputy DAs who previously supported resentencing motions for the brothers, raising concerns among their attorneys about potential bias in the process.
Former DA George Gascón had advocated for reduced sentences, citing the brothers' claims of abuse and decades of good behavior in prison, but Hochman has expressed skepticism about aspects of their defense narrative.
A hearing to consider their resentencing is scheduled for January 30, 2025, with California Governor Gavin Newsom awaiting Hochman's review before addressing the brothers' clemency plea.

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