Overview

• On his podcast “This is Gavin Newsom,” Gov. Newsom and showrunner Ryan Murphy discussed the emotional weight of reconsidering the Menendez brothers’ case.
• After their May resentencing to 50 years to life, Erik and Lyle Menendez are scheduled for California State Parole Board hearings on August 21–22.
• The board’s recommendation will be forwarded to Newsom, who is expected to issue a final ruling on their release by Labor Day.
• Murphy said his outlook shifted in favor of parole following conversations with Kim Kardashian, who visited the brothers and emphasized their youth and rehabilitation.
• Newsom stressed that in-prison conduct and psychiatric evaluations will guide his decision amid debates over juvenile culpability and public safety.