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Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing Set to Begin Amid Family Complaints Over Graphic Evidence

The long-awaited hearing could determine if the brothers become eligible for parole after 35 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents.

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Erik Menendez (L) and his brother Lyle (R) are hoping to persuade a Los Angeles judge to resentence them for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents
Attorney Mark Geragos speaks after a hearing regarding the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez Friday, April 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Overview

  • A resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez will begin Thursday in Van Nuys, potentially making them eligible for parole under California law.
  • Prosecutors, led by District Attorney Nathan Hochman, oppose resentencing, arguing the brothers have not fully admitted responsibility for their crimes.
  • The brothers’ attorneys plan to highlight their rehabilitation efforts, including education achievements, self-help programs, and commendations from correctional officers.
  • Family members of the Menendez brothers filed a motion accusing the District Attorney’s Office of violating victim-protection laws by displaying graphic crime scene photos without warning.
  • Advocacy groups and victims’ families remain divided, with some calling for the brothers to serve their full sentences, while others support their release based on claims of abuse and rehabilitation.