Menendez Brothers Eligible for Parole
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In 1989, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents by shooting them multiple times at close range at their mansion in Beverly Hills. They were found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder in 1996,
The two-day proceeding in L.A. ended its first day with the judge resentencing the brothers imprisoned for over three decades for their parents' 1989 murders.
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Erik and Lyle Menendez 's much-anticipated resentencing hearing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence, clearing the way for a potential release from prison. Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who is pushing for their release, said he plans to call seven witnesses.
Rosie O'Donnell's remark about the Menendez brothers has sparked differing opinions online. Newsweek reached out to O'Donnell's representative via email for comment. On Tuesday, a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life in prison,
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Members of the Menéndez family testified on the brothers' behalf yesterday, appealing to Jesic that Lyle and Erik had taken advantage of educational and community resources at th
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Erik and Lyle Menendez had their sentence reduced from life without parole to 50 years to life and are now eligible for parole
The brothers will have to face the California Parole Board next, where Gov. Gavin Newsom will have the final say over their fate.