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Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing Postponed to Address Key Motions

Judge Michael Jesic delays proceedings until May 9 to rule on the admissibility of a risk assessment report and a potential motion to recuse the District Attorney's office.

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Overview

  • The April 17-18 resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez was postponed after disputes over the use of a governor-ordered risk assessment report and a potential recusal motion against the DA's office.
  • Judge Michael Jesic scheduled a May 9 motions hearing to resolve these issues before moving forward with the resentencing process.
  • The risk assessment, ordered by Governor Gavin Newsom in February, is intended for a June 13 parole board hearing but has become a contentious point in the resentencing case.
  • District Attorney Nathan Hochman opposes resentencing, citing the brothers' alleged failure to fully admit responsibility for their crimes, while defense attorneys argue for reduced sentences based on rehabilitation and claims of abuse.
  • The case has drawn renewed public interest due to recent Netflix dramatizations and ongoing family advocacy for the brothers' release after more than 30 years in prison.