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Mar 13, 2025, 9:59 AM
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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 decades -- and the sensational case is still riveting the nation. Here's a timeline of the case.Mar 13, 2025, 9:59 AM
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Mar 12, 2025, 12:20 PM
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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.Mar 12, 2025, 12:20 PM
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Mar 10, 2025, 2:56 PM
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Menendez brothers case: DA asks court to withdraw resentencing motion, calls self-defense claims '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.Mar 10, 2025, 2:56 PM
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Mar 10, 2025, 9:57 AM
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Menendez brothers' cousin calls DA 'hostile,' 'patronizing,' asks for his removal from case
A cousin of the Menendez brothers is accusing Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman of being "hostile, dismissive and patronizing" to the family.Mar 10, 2025, 9:57 AM
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Jan 3, 2025, 9:54 PM
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Menendez brothers latest: DA has 'productive' meeting with family but hasn't yet made decision
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.Jan 3, 2025, 9:54 PM
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Feb 27, 2025, 4:55 PM
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Menendez brothers' 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.Feb 27, 2025, 4:55 PM
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Feb 26, 2025, 1:16 PM
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Menendez brothers: Newsom orders parole board to investigate whether they'd pose 'unreasonable risk' to public 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."Feb 26, 2025, 1:16 PM
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Feb 21, 2025, 7:04 PM
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Menendez brothers case: DA asks court to deny their petition for new trial
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asked the court to deny the Menendez brothers' habeas corpus petition.Feb 21, 2025, 7:04 PM
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Jan 17, 2025, 6:58 PM
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Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing postponed due to impact of wildfires
The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez will now take place from March 20-21.Jan 17, 2025, 6:58 PM
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Nov 25, 2024, 4:55 PM
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Menendez brothers listen to court hearing on phone as aunts testify on their behalf
Erik and Lyle Menendez’s case was back in front of a judge on Monday for a hearing regarding the brothers' habeas corpus petition.Nov 25, 2024, 4:55 PM
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Nov 18, 2024, 9:21 PM
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New LA DA Nathan Hochman 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.Nov 18, 2024, 9:21 PM
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Oct 31, 2024, 11:40 AM
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What's next for the Menendez brothers? A look at their life in prison, 3 paths to freedom
A look into what is next for Lyle and Erik Menendez as their bid for freedom moves through the courts.Oct 31, 2024, 11:40 AM
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Oct 30, 2024, 5:07 PM
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Menendez brothers latest: LA DA to petition Gov. Newsom for clemency
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is supporting the Menendez brothers' new effort to petition California Gov. Gavin Newsom for clemencyOct 30, 2024, 5:07 PM
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Oct 25, 2024, 3:34 PM
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Menendez brothers are 'cautiously optimistic' they'll be released, lawyer says
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.Oct 25, 2024, 3:34 PM
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Oct 24, 2024, 6:58 PM
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Menendez brothers latest: LA district attorney recommends resentencing
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.Oct 24, 2024, 6:58 PM
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Oct 22, 2024, 10:09 PM
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Menendez brothers resentencing decision to come this week: DA
LA District Attorney George Gascon was prompted to give an update on his timeline. The next scheduled court date is in November.Oct 22, 2024, 10:09 PM
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Oct 18, 2024, 1:39 PM
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Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated based on new evidence, next hearing in November
Lyle and Erik Menendez could be resentenced after recent documentaries and a re-evaluation of evidence shapes new generation's opinion on the brothers.Oct 18, 2024, 1:39 PM
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Oct 18, 2024, 10:33 AM
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Here are the Menendez brothers' potential tracks to freedom
Lyle and Erik Menendez are currently serving life behind bars for the 1989 murders of their parents in the family's Beverly Hills home.Oct 18, 2024, 10:33 AM
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Oct 16, 2024, 8:09 PM
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Menendez brothers 'deserve a chance,' relatives say as they push for resentencing and release
Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are urging Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to recommend the brothers be resentenced.Oct 16, 2024, 8:09 PM
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