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December 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Menendez brothers’ attorney fires back at new Los Angeles DA
The lawyer representing 24 relatives who support the immediate release of Erik and Lyle Menendez criticized Nathan Hochman for his recent media appearances.
December 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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Menendez brothers timeline: From the 1989 murders to their new fight for freedom
Erik and Lyle Menendez have been behind bars for nearly 35 years -- and the sensational case is still riveting the nation. Here's a timeline of the case.
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New details on the Menendez brothers' life behind bars
ABC News’ Will Reeve has the details about their lives behind bars as they wait to learn if they will be freed.
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Resentencing hearing delayed in the Menendez brothers case
A hearing to resentence the Menendez brothers in the killing of their parents has been delayed. ABC News’ Matt Gutman shares the details.
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Menendez brothers judge hears testimony in plea for prison release
Family members testified on their behalf, including a statement from Kitty Menendez’s sister.
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'Unconscionable': Menendez brothers' aunts testify about abuse, plead for release
Erik and Lyle Menendez’s case was back in front of a judge on Monday for a hearing regarding the brothers' habeas corpus petition.
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Frenzy outside Menendez court hearing as judge delays resentencing
Erik and Lyle Menendez listened from prison while family members pleaded with LA County judge to send the brothers home.
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Judge delays resentencing hearing to January for Menendez brothers
A California judge has postponed the resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, marking the brothers' first hearing since their life sentences for murdering their parents in 1989.
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Menendez brothers' resentencing moved to January
Judge Michael Jesic pushed back another scheduled hearing regarding the brothers' resentencing recommendation from Dec. 11 to Jan. 30 and Jan. 31.
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Menendez brothers’ court appearance is ‘housekeeping’: Legal expert
ABC News legal contributor and trial attorney Brian Buckmire discusses next steps in Erik and Lyle Menendez’s fight for release.
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Menendez brothers appear in court as judge weighs new evidence
For the first time since their trial in the 1990s, the Menendez brothers will appear before a judge, as their lawyer pushes for their convictions in the 1989 murders of their parents to be reexamined.
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Lyle and Erik Menendez due in court Monday
Lyle and Erik Menendez are due in court in Los Angeles on Monday, and the interest is so intense a lottery is being held to determine which 16 spectators will get to witness the proceeding.
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Burden of Proof: Menendez brothers have a critical hearing on Monday
The "ABC News Live" Burden of Proof segment covers the Menendez brothers and other top legal cases of the week.
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Critical Menendez brothers court hearing set for Monday
Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents, are preparing for a new hearing in their bid for freedom.
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Gavin Newsom weighs in on Menendez brothers’ quest for freedom
Newsom, who the brothers recently petitioned for clemency, revealed on his podcast that he’ll leave it to LA's incoming district attorney, Nathan Hochman, to decide the brothers' fate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated based on new evidence
Entertainment attorney Lisa Bonner discusses top legal cases of the week.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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‘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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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