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November 15, 2024 at 2:26 PM

New DA speaks out on Menendez brothers' fight for freedom

Nathan Hochman, who won the election last week for Los Angeles County district attorney, spoke to ABC News about the Menendez brothers' case.
November 15, 2024 at 2:26 PM
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
November 15, 2024 at 1:32 PM

New Menendez documents outline brothers’ case for their release

Outgoing Los Angeles district attorney George Gascon filed more than 600 pages of documents showing the brothers to be “model” prisoners.
November 15, 2024 at 1:32 PM
VIDEO: New Menendez documents outline brothers’ case for their release
November 14, 2024 at 1:56 PM

New district attorney in Menendez Brothers’ case speaks out

Newly-elected Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman says if the infamous case lands on his desk he would have a lot to review before making a decision.
November 14, 2024 at 1:56 PM
VIDEO: New district attorney in Menendez Brothers’ case speaks out
November 14, 2024 at 7:02 AM

Next LA County district attorney wants to review Menendez brothers' case

Nathan Hochman, who defeated George Gascón in the race to be Los Angeles district attorney, will look closer at the Menendez brothers' case despite Gascón announcing a resentencing.
November 14, 2024 at 7:02 AM
VIDEO: Next LA County district attorney wants to review Menendez brothers' case
November 8, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Can a new DA affect the Menendez brothers' case?

The Los Angeles district attorney, who recommended the resentencing for the convicted killers, just lost his reelection bid by a landslide, and the incoming DA may hold different views on the case.
November 8, 2024 at 3:32 PM
VIDEO: Can a new DA affect the Menendez brothers' case?
October 31, 2024 at 4:49 PM

What's life like for the Menendez brothers? And what's next for their case?

A look into what is next for Lyle and Erik Menendez as their bid for freedom moves through the courts.
October 31, 2024 at 4:49 PM
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
October 31, 2024 at 1:36 PM

LA DA to petition Gov. Newsom for clemency for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, backing Erik and Lyle Menendez’s lawyer’s bid for clemency.
October 31, 2024 at 1:36 PM
VIDEO: LA DA to petition Gov. Newsom for clemency for Menendez brothers
October 31, 2024 at 11:48 AM

Menendez brothers latest: DA to petition governor for clemency

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is supporting the Menendez brothers' new effort to petition California Gov. Gavin Newsom for clemency
October 31, 2024 at 11:48 AM
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
October 30, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Menendez brothers to seek clemency from California governor

Erik and Lyle Menendez’s attorney, Mark Geragos, will seek clemency from Gov. Gavin Newsom in the hopes of getting the brothers’ release by Thanksgiving.
October 30, 2024 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers to seek clemency from California governor
October 29, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Menendez brothers’ attorney asking for change of conviction

Attorney Mark Geragos says he may try to get the Menendez brothers’ conviction for murder reduced to voluntary manslaughter in a new effort to expedite their potential releases.
October 29, 2024 at 1:56 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ attorney asking for change of conviction
October 26, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Judge to decide if Menendez brothers will be resentenced

Criminal trial attorney Sara Azari weighs in on major cases including Young Thug, Lil Durk and the Menendez brothers.
October 26, 2024 at 3:44 PM
VIDEO: Judge to decide if Menendez brothers will be resentenced
October 26, 2024 at 1:05 AM

Menendez brothers are 'cautiously optimistic' following DA recommendation: Lawyer

It's unclear how soon Lyle and Erik Menendez could possibly go free. The pair are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths. 
October 26, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Menendez brothers are 'cautiously optimistic' following DA recommendation: Lawyer
October 25, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Menendez brothers case revisited

The LA County district attorney recommended the Menendez brothers be resentenced after reviewing new evidence. ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the latest.
October 25, 2024 at 8:10 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers case revisited
October 25, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Menendez brothers' family: 'They've served their time'

Lyle and Erik Menendez's family is speaking out in the wake of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's decision to recommend resentencing for the brothers.
October 25, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit with defense attorney Leslie Abramson, right, in Beverly Hills Municipal Court during a hearing, Nov. 26, 1990.
October 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Menendez brothers' chance at resentencing has 'more hurdles': Legal expert

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses next steps for Lyle and Erik Menendez who were convicted in 1996 of fatally shooting their parents.
October 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers' chance at resentencing has 'more hurdles': Legal expert
October 25, 2024 at 2:41 PM

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
October 25, 2024 at 2:41 PM
In these booking photos taken Oct. 10, 2024, Erik and Lyle Menendez are shown.
October 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Menendez brothers' family reacts to DA's resentencing recommendation

The Los Angeles district attorney's decision could lead to the brothers’ release after more than 34 years in prison.
October 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers' family reacts to DA's resentencing recommendation
October 25, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Menendez brothers’ attorney speaks out after DA recommends resentencing

Mark Geragos, the lawyer for Erik and Lyle Menendez, discusses the brothers’ reactions to the news about the decision and what the next steps are.
October 25, 2024 at 2:05 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ attorney speaks out after DA recommends resentencing
October 25, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Los Angeles DA recommends resentencing Menendez brothers

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommended to the court a resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 murders of their parents.
October 25, 2024 at 2:04 PM
VIDEO: Los Angeles DA recommends resentencing Menendez brothers
October 25, 2024 at 9:02 AM

Menendez brothers recommended for resentencing

Los Angeles district attorney George Gascón plans to seek a reduced sentence for Lyle and Erik Menendez and, if approved, the Menendez brothers would be eligible for immediate parole.
October 25, 2024 at 9:02 AM
VIDEO:  Menendez brothers recommended for resentencing
October 25, 2024 at 12:15 AM

LA County district attorney recommends Menendez brothers resentencing

Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths. DA George Gascon's decision could see them walk free.
October 25, 2024 at 12:15 AM
LA County district attorney recommends Menendez brothers resentencing
October 24, 2024 at 10:16 PM

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are each serving two life prison terms without parole.
October 24, 2024 at 10:16 PM
VIDEO: DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers
October 24, 2024 at 1:51 PM

Menendez brothers wait to learn fate about possible resentencing

The decision on resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez for the murders of their parents is imminent, as the Los Angeles district attorney said he plans to announce his decision by the end of this week.
October 24, 2024 at 1:51 PM
VIDEO: Menendez brothers wait to learn fate about possible resentencing
October 24, 2024 at 11:52 AM

Decision to resentence Menendez brothers to arrive by the week's end: DA

LA District Attorney George Gascon was prompted to give an update on his timeline. The next scheduled court date is in November.
October 24, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Erik Menendez and his brother Lyle Menendez in Los Angeles during their trial on March 9, 1994.
October 24, 2024 at 8:57 AM

Menendez brothers resentencing decision expected to come this week

Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths. LA District Attorney George Gascon's decision is likely to come by Friday.
October 24, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Menendez brothers resentencing decision expected to come this week
1 month ago

Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated based on new evidence

Entertainment attorney Lisa Bonner discusses top legal cases of the week.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated based on new evidence
1 month ago

Menendez brothers’ interview with Barbara Walters: Never-seen-before moment

In a never-before-seen moment from Barbara Walters' exclusive interview with the brothers after their conviction, Lyle described a bond formed from shared trauma.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ interview with Barbara Walters: Never-seen-before moment
1 month ago

Menendez brothers’ cousin speaks about latest family efforts, in new '20/20' on case

Karen VanderMolen-Copley, in a new interview with ABC News' Juju Chang, said she was "very upset” after Lyle and Erik Menendez were arrested but explained why she thought it "makes sense."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ cousin speaks about latest family efforts, in new '20/20' on case
1 month ago

Juror in Menendez brothers’ second trial reflects on reaching guilty verdict

“What we all agreed on was that beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendants committed murder,” Andrew Wolfberg, a juror in Erik and Lyle Menendez’s second trial, told ABC News.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Juror in Menendez brothers’ second trial reflects on reaching guilty verdict
1 month ago

‘20/20’ captures the extended Menendez family in their effort to free the brothers

Nearly 20 members of both sides of the Menendez brothers’ family faced cameras on Oct. 16th to advocate for their release. ‘20/20’ was given rare access as family prepared for the event.
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VIDEO: ‘20/20’ captures the extended Menendez family in their effort to free the brothers
1 month ago

Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated due to sexual abuse allegations

Lyle and Erik Menendez could be resentenced after recent documentaries and a re-evaluation of evidence shapes new generation's opinion on the brothers.
1 month ago
Erik Menendez and his brother Lyle Menendez in Los Angeles during their trial on March 9, 1994.
1 month ago

How Lyle and Erik Menendez could be freed from prison

Lyle and Erik Menendez are currently serving life behind bars for the 1989 murders of their parents in the family's Beverly Hills home.
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An Oct. 31, 2016, photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Erik Menendez, left, and a Feb. 22, 2018 photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Lyle Menendez.
1 month ago

Relatives call for Menendez brothers’ release

ABC News’ Juju Chang talks to the Los Angeles County district attorney reviewing new evidence in the Menendez brothers' case and the impact of renewed public interest.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Relatives call for Menendez brothers’ release
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' family pushes for their release: 'Today we know better'

Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are urging Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to recommend the brothers be resentenced.
1 month ago
Erik Menendez and his brother Lyle Menendez in Los Angeles during their trial on March 9, 1994.
1 month ago

Family pleads for release of Menendez brothers

Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez united in Los Angeles on Wednesday to urge the district attorney to recommend the brothers be resentenced.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Family pleads for release of Menendez brothers
1 month ago

Some 2 dozen relatives of Menendez brothers united in Los Angeles to push for release

Nearly 20 relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez gathered in Los Angeles on Wednesday to urge the district attorney to recommend resentencing the brothers, who are currently serving life sentences.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 2 dozen relatives of Menendez brothers united in Los Angeles to push for release
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' relatives push district attorney to recommend resentencing

Lyle and Erik Menendez are serving life sentences after being convicted of murder in their parents' 1989 shooting deaths. A coalition of more than 20 family members call for their release.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Menendez brothers' relatives push district attorney to recommend resentencing
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' relatives push for resentencing

Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are urging Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to recommend the brothers be resentenced.
1 month ago
Menendez brothers' relatives push for resentencing
1 month ago

Menendez brothers’ new evidence ‘strengthens’ case: Legal expert

ABC News’ Alex Stone and ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the push for resentencing in the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ new evidence ‘strengthens’ case: Legal expert
1 month ago

Menendez brothers’ family members push for Los Angeles DA to recommend resentencing

Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez will formally push Los Angeles district attorney George Gascon to recommend resentencing the brothers who are currently serving life sentences.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ family members push for Los Angeles DA to recommend resentencing
1 month ago

Family members of Menendez brothers to attend news conference Wednesday

Lyle and Erik Menendez's family members and comedian Rosie O'Donnell will gather on Wednesday to continue their fight for the brothers' freedom.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Family members of Menendez brothers to attend news conference Wednesday
1 month ago

Menendez brothers have 'strong case' for resentencing: Legal expert

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire and ABC News' Juju Chang on the push for resentencing in the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers have 'strong case' for resentencing: Legal expert
1 month ago

Family’s new push to release Menendez brothers from prison

Nearly two dozen relatives are set to gather in Los Angeles on Wednesday to put pressure on the district attorney to officially recommend resentencing in the brothers’ case.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Family’s new push to release Menendez Brothers from prison
1 month ago

Menendez brothers’ family members speak out

Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez are speaking out three decades after the brothers murdered their parents, saying the brothers acted in self defense.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Menendez brothers’ family members speak out
1 month ago

New audio adds twist to Menendez brothers case

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were sentenced for killing their parents in 1989, are speaking from behind bars as the Los Angeles district attorney says he'll review new evidence.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New audio adds twist to Menendez brothers case
1 month ago

Menendez brothers' case to be reviewed by LA district attorney

ABC News legal contributor Bernarda Villalona discusses the new developments in the push to release the Menedez brothers, once the center of one of the most notorious murder trials in U.S. history.
1 month ago
Menendez brothers' case to be reviewed by LA district attorney
1 month ago

Re-examination of evidence in the Menendez brothers trial

Los Angeles district attorney is set to review new evidence in the Menendez case.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Re-examination of evidence in the Menendez brothers trial
1 month ago

Netflix's series on Menendez brothers brings new eyes to a 3-decade-old case

The Netflix series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" revisits one of the most notorious criminal cases of the 1990s, examining the reasons behind Erik and Lyle's murder of their parents.
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VIDEO:  Netflix's series on Menendez brothers brings new eyes to a 3-decade-old case