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.