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Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing Set for Next Week After Recusal Bid Dropped

Judge Jesic confirms May 13–14 hearing dates, allowing partial use of a risk assessment while DA Hochman maintains opposition.

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Erik Menendez (L) and his brother Lyle (R) listen during a pre-trial hearing, on December 29, 1992 in Los Angeles after the two pleaded innocent in the August 1989 shotgun deaths of their wealthy parents.
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Overview

  • Defense attorney Mark Geragos withdrew the motion to recuse the entire Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to avoid further delays.
  • Judge Michael Jesic ruled that the resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez will proceed on May 13–14, nearly a month after prior delays.
  • The court will admit portions of a risk assessment ordered by Governor Gavin Newsom, which found the brothers pose a moderate public risk if released.
  • DA Nathan Hochman continues to oppose resentencing, citing the brothers’ alleged failure to fully admit responsibility for their crimes.
  • The Menendez brothers, convicted in 1996 of killing their parents, argue the murders were in self-defense following years of sexual abuse by their father.