Menendez brothers resentencing hearing
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Lyle and Erik Menendez could stay in prison — even if the court rules to resentence them for the 1989 slaying of their wealthy father, prosecutors said Tuesday. Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said even if the famous killers get a reduced sentence for killing Jose,
Relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez testified today on why they believe the brothers should be released after serving almost three decades in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents. The brothers watched the hearing at the Van Nuys Courthouse via video screen,
A California judge ruled Tuesday that Erik and Lyle Menendez can be resentenced, clearing the way for the siblings to receive a lesser penalty for the 1989 shotgun murder of their parents.The ruling from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic came after months of delays,
Lyle and Erik Menendez, serving life sentences for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills, can be re-sentenced for their crime, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday, paving the way for the brothers' possible release from prison.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman discussed the Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing in Los Angeles, California with reporters.
Dec. 3: Nathan Hochman is sworn into office as the new district attorney of LA County. Feb. 21: Hochman says his office will oppose a new trial for the Menendez brothers. He cast doubt on the evidence of sexual abuse. The following week, Newsom orders the ...