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1 month ago

Newly resentenced Menendez brothers see upcoming parole hearing delayed

The next hearing was originally scheduled to take place next month.
1 month ago
Lyle, left, and Erik Galen Menendez sit in Beverly Hills, Calif., courtroom, May 14, 1990 as a judge postponed their preliminary hearing on charges of murdering their parents last August.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers eligible for parole after Los Angeles judge's resentencing

A judge resentenced Lyle and Erik Menendez to 50 years to life in prison instead of the life sentence they've been serving for their parents' murders, making them immediately eligible for parole.
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VIDEO: Menendez brothers eligible for parole after Los Angeles judge's resentencing
1 month ago

Menendez brothers win resentencing fight: What's next?

Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole.
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Lyle, left, and Erik Galen Menendez sit in Beverly Hills, Calif., courtroom, May 14, 1990 as a judge postponed their preliminary hearing on charges of murdering their parents last August.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers win resentencing fight: What's next for their case?

Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole.
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VIDEO: Menendez brothers win resentencing fight: What's next for their case?
1 month ago

Menendez brothers timeline: From the 1989 murders to their new fight for freedom

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been behind bars for decades -- and the sensational case is still riveting the nation. Here's a timeline of the case.
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Lyle Menendez, left, and his brother, Erik, sit in a court room in Beverly Hills, Calif. , Dec. 14, 1990.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing underway

Erik and Lyle Menendez's much-anticipated resentencing hearing is underway, with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence.
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VIDEO: Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing underway
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing to begin

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman has softened his stance but is still pushing against the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez.
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VIDEO: Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing to begin
1 month ago

Erik and Lyle Menendez now immediately eligible for parole after being resentenced

The Menendez brothers were resentenced by a California judge for the brutal murders of their parents in Beverly Hills 35 years ago.
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Erik and Lyle Menendez now immediately eligible for parole after being resentenced
1 month ago

Menendez brothers win resentencing fight

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 murder of their parents, will be resentenced to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole.
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VIDEO: Menendez brothers win resentencing fight
1 month ago

California judge resentences Menendez brothers to 50 years to life

Lawyer Areva Martin talked to ABC News’ Linsey Davis about the quick ruling from a judge to resentence Lyle and Erik Menendez to 50 years to life. The brothers murdered their parents in 1989.
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VIDEO: California judge resentences Menendez brothers to 50 years to life
1 month ago

Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life, eligible for parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole.
1 month ago
This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life, will be eligible for parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which will make them eligible for parole at some point.
1 month ago
Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which will make them eligible for parole at some point
1 month ago

Menendez brothers resentenced 50 years to life, paving the way for possible release

The judge's resentencing is the latest step in a years-long battle for the brothers trying to get released after 35 years behind bars.
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VIDEO: Menendez brothers' family pleads for their freedom 35 years after murders
1 month ago

Menendez brothers drop bid to remove district attorney Nathan Hochman

The decision was made after attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez made their case to a judge on Friday.
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VIDEO: Menendez brothers drop bid to remove district attorney Nathan Hochman
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Menendez brothers pose moderate risk if released, risk assessment says

Erik and Lyle Menendez's much-anticipated resentencing hearing will move forward next week.
1 month ago
This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez.
1 month ago

Menendez brothers’ lawyers ask judge to remove DA from case

The resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez was delayed last month after a dramatic day in court. ABC News’ Alex Stone reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ lawyers ask judge to remove DA from case
2 months ago

Long-awaited Menendez brothers hearing delayed after dramatic day in court

A hearing on a possible resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, was delayed pending the court’s review of a new state parole board risk assessment.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Long-awaited Menendez brothers hearing delayed after dramatic day in court
2 months ago

Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing is delayed

Erik and Lyle Menendez's long-awaited resentencing hearing has been delayed until further notice.
2 months ago
This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez.
2 months ago

Los Angeles DA asks judge to consider risk assessment report for Menendez brothers

In the long-awaited resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers, the district attorney argued the judge must see the state parole board’s new risk assessment, delaying the hearing until May 9.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Los Angeles DA asks judge to consider risk assessment report for Menendez brothers
2 months ago

Inside Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing

Erik and Lyle Menendez's long-awaited resentencing hearing was filled with fireworks and flared tempers on Thursday as the brothers' attorney looks to get them released.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Inside Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing
2 months ago

Judge set to decide in Menendez brothers can be resentenced

LA DA Nathan Hochman submitted a motion saying that before Thursday's hearing they want the judge to see and review the brothers' recently completed comprehensive risk assessments from the parole board.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Judge set to decide in Menendez brothers can be resentenced
2 months ago

Menendez brothers' aunt hospitalized after DA shares graphic photos in court

Erik and Lyle Menendez's 85-year-old aunt, Terry Baralt, was hospitalized in critical condition after prosecutors showed a graphic image of José Menendez's body.
2 months ago
Erik and Lyle Menendez's 85-year-old aunt, Terry Baralt, has been hospitalized after prosecutors showed graphic crime scene images at the brothers' hearing, the family said.
2 months ago

Judge rules Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing can proceed

Terry Beault, the 85-year-old aunt of Erik and Lyle Menendez, is in critical condition after the family said she was retraumatized by crime scene photos shown during the hearing on Friday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Judge rules Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing can proceed
2 months ago

Crime victims groups speak out against resentencing Menendez brothers

A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that a resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez should proceed, over the objections of the district attorney. Victims' rights groups also protested the move.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Crime victims groups speak out against resentencing Menendez brothers
2 months ago

Menendez brothers granted resentencing hearings

ABC News' Matt Gutman reports on the latest on the court hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, as they hope to reduce their sentences after spending 30 years in prison for killing their parents.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers granted resentencing hearings
2 months ago

Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing to proceed after judge denies DA's motion

A hearing was held Friday on the Los Angeles County district attorney's motion to withdraw the Menendez brothers' resentencing petition.
2 months ago
In this April 12, 1991 file photo, Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez appear in court for a preliminary hearing held in Beverly Hills, Calif.
2 months ago

Erik and Lyle Menendez win key legal victory in bid for resentencing

After a contentious court hearing in Los Angeles, the infamous Menendez brothers, who are serving life in prison for murdering their parents, could be one step closer to freedom
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Erik and Lyle Menendez win key legal victory in bid for resentencing
2 months ago

Menendez brothers' relatives push for release amid resentencing hearing

In an ABC News exclusive interview, Matt Guttman spoke with members of the Menendez brothers' family about DA Nathan Hochman's opposition to their release.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers' relatives push for release amid resentencing hearing
2 months ago

Menendez family members speak out amid push for brothers’ release

Eight Menendez family members sat down exclusively with ABC News ahead of today’s resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez family members speak out amid push for brothers’ release
3 months ago

Family and supporters of the Menendez Brothers continue fight for freedom

Menendez supporters rallied in Los Angeles, but district attorney Nathan Hochman says he will not support a new trial or resentencing.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  Family and supporters of the Menendez Brothers continue fight for freedom
3 months ago

LA district attorney defends ruling that would keep Menendez brothers behind bars

Los Angeles district attorney Nathan Hochman sat down for an interview with ABC News’ Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman and talked about his push to keep the brothers behind bars.
3 months ago
VIDEO: LA district attorney defends ruling that would keep Menendez brothers behind bars
3 months ago

DA says he would reconsider resentencing only if Menendez brothers admit to 'lies'

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced last week that he's asking the court to withdraw his predecessor's motion for resentencing.
3 months ago
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman speaks with ABC News, March 19, 2025.
3 months ago

LA district attorney wants Menendez brothers to admit wrongdoing

In an interview, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he would reconsider the resentencing of the Menendez brothers if they took full responsibility for their parents' murders.
3 months ago
VIDEO: LA district attorney wants Menendez brothers to admit wrongdoing
3 months ago

Menendez brothers to appear at parole board hearings in June, Newsom says

Lyle and Erik Menendez will have independent parole board hearings on June 13 as a part of the brothers' bid for clemency, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
3 months ago
Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where their attorneys delayed making pleas on behalf of the brothers who are suspected in the murders of their parents on March 12, 1990.
3 months ago

Latest efforts to get the Menendez brothers out of jail

ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the latest effort to get the Menendez brothers out of jail.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Latest efforts to get the Menendez brothers out of jail
3 months ago

LA district attorney does not support releasing Menendez Brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says he is asking the court to withdraw the previous district attorney's motion for resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
3 months ago
VIDEO: LA district attorney does not support releasing Menendez Brothers
3 months ago

Menendez brothers: DA asks to withdraw resentencing motion, blames litany of lies

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asking the court to withdraw the previous district attorney's motion for resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
3 months ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
3 months ago

Menendez brothers face roadblock as path to freedom narrows

As Lyle and Erik Menendez face a resentencing this month, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he doesn’t believe the brothers should be released at this time.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  Menendez brothers face roadblock as path to freedom narrows
3 months ago

LA DA asks court to withdraw Menendez brothers resentencing motion

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman on Monday called Lyle and Erik Menendez's claims of self-defense in their parents' 1989 shooting murders part of a litany of "lies."
3 months ago
VIDEO: LA DA asks court to withdraw Menendez brothers resentencing motion
3 months ago

Menendez brothers' cousin slams DA: 'Hostile, dismissive and patronizing'

A cousin of the Menendez brothers is accusing Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman of being "hostile, dismissive and patronizing" to the family.
3 months ago
Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where their attorneys delayed making pleas on behalf of the brothers who are suspected in the murders of their parents on March 12, 1990.
3 months ago

Menendez brothers case: District attorney asks court to withdraw resentencing motion

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman said he's asking the court to withdraw the previous DA's motion for resentencing for the Menendez brothers, calling the brothers' claims of self-defense "lies."
3 months ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers case: District attorney asks court to withdraw resentencing motion
3 months ago

Family of Menendez brothers take on new Los Angeles DA in new plea

Some Menedez family members are accusing the Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman of being “hostile, dismissive and patronizing,” in a new court letter amid the brothers' fight for freedom.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Family of Menendez brothers take on new Los Angeles DA in new plea
3 months ago

Here's what happened after LA district attorney met with Menendez family

The Los Angeles County district attorney met with the Menendez brothers' relatives on Friday, but said he is still reviewing the facts in their case.
3 months ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
4 months ago

Family of Menendez brothers respond to governor’s action on case

The family of the Menendez brothers react to Gov. Gavin Newsom's fast-tracking of a parole board assessment to determine whether Erik and Lyle would pose a risk to the public if released.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Family of Menendez brothers respond to governor’s action on case
4 months ago

Menendez cousin 'gasped in relief' to learn Newsom is addressing clemency request

A cousin of the Menendez brothers said she's "thrilled" that the governor is addressing the brothers' request for clemency and ordering the parole board to investigate.
4 months ago
In this April 12, 1991 file photo, Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez appear in court for a preliminary hearing held in Beverly Hills, Calif.
4 months ago

Menendez brothers' family expresses optimism as Newsom orders further investigation

A cousin of Eric and Lyle Menendez said Thursday she's "thrilled" that Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to investigate further into the brothers’ release.
4 months ago
A cousin of Eric and Lyle Menendez said Thursday she's "thrilled" that Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to investigate further into the brothers’ release.
4 months ago

Revisiting the Menendez murders

ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman talks about the risk assessment order for Erik and Lyle Menendez.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Revisiting the Menendez murders
4 months ago

Newsom asks parole board to see if Menendez brothers would pose risk if released

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote a letter signaling he may commute the life sentences of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Newsom asks parole board to see if Menendez brothers would pose risk if released
4 months ago

Menendez brothers: Newsom asks parole board to see if they'd pose risk if released

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to launch an investigation into whether the Menendez brothers pose "an unreasonable risk to the public."
4 months ago
VIDEO: Newsom asks parole board to see if they'd pose risk if released
4 months ago

Menendez brothers: Newsom asks parole board to see if they'd pose risk if released

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to launch an investigation into whether the Menendez brothers pose "an unreasonable risk to the public."
4 months ago
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.