California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case
1 month ago

California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he won’t make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the nearly 35-year-old case. Gascón, who was supported by Newsom, lost reelection this month, so the governor said he would give the incoming district attorney time to review the case. “The governor will defer to the DA-elect’s review and analysis of the Menendez case prior to making any clemency decisions.” Hochman told The Associated Press last week that he could not comment on the resentencing recommendation until he has time to review confidential documents related to the brothers. The brothers said they feared their parents were about to kill them to prevent the disclosure of the father’s longtime sexual molestation of Erik Menendez.

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Menendez Brothers' elderly family members mobbed outside court as resentencing delayed; security options mulled over
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Menendez Brothers' elderly family members mobbed outside court as resentencing delayed; security options mulled over

Hindustan Times  

Menendez brothers’ first court hearing was scheduled for Monday, November 25. Menendez brothers' elderly family members mobbed outside courthouse As per The US Sun, VanderMolen addressed the public eventually, saying, “I do want them home. Although they were escorted away from the area, Holly Baird, a spokesperson for the Menendez brothers’ lawyer Mark Geragos, told The Sun how much the …

What to know about the Menendez brothers’ resentencing plea
3 weeks, 6 days ago

What to know about the Menendez brothers’ resentencing plea

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Erik and Lyle Menendez will have to wait until next year for a decision on whether they should have the possibility of freedom from prison more than 30 years after killing their parents, a judge said. Media members gather outside the Van Nuys Courthouse West in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, where a hearing was scheduled …

Menendez brothers should be freed, two of their murdered parents’ sisters tell court
4 weeks ago

Menendez brothers should be freed, two of their murdered parents’ sisters tell court

LA Times  

A decision on whether to resentence brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez for the shotgun killings of their parents was delayed Monday until after the holidays. With the two brothers attending Monday’s hearing via a web link, Jesic allowed two family matriarchs — the oldest sisters of Jose and Kitty Menendez — to provide testimony in person. “I think it’s time …

Marriage, service, TikTok fame: How the Menendez brothers spent 34 years in prison
4 weeks ago

Marriage, service, TikTok fame: How the Menendez brothers spent 34 years in prison

LA Times  

Erik Menendez, center, listens to his attorney Leslie Abramson, as his brother Lyle looks on in Beverly Hills in 1991. “The methodology to study that case is the same whether it gets media attention or not,” Hochman said Saturday on “Fox & Friends.” “You got to speak to the prosecutors, law enforcement, victim family members and the defense, and only …

Inside Menendez Brothers' California prison Thanksgiving
1 month ago

Inside Menendez Brothers' California prison Thanksgiving

Hindustan Times  

Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez are both serving life sentences without parole for fatally shooting their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills homes. This week, California Gov Gavin Newsom said that he’ll be holding off his decision on their clemency request until incoming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the more than three decades old …

Menendez brother's prison romance with 35-years-younger blonde British student
1 month ago

Menendez brother's prison romance with 35-years-younger blonde British student

Daily Mail  

Convicted murderer Lyle Menendez is having a clandestine fling from his prison cell with a British university student he met online, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal. Lyle Menendez, 56, started an affair with 21-year-old British university student Milly Bucksey and had her come all the way from Manchester to visit him in prison on September 14 Lyle's secret affair with the …

Newsom delays Menendez brothers clemency decision until after LA's new DA Hochman reviews the case
1 month ago

Newsom delays Menendez brothers clemency decision until after LA's new DA Hochman reviews the case

Daily Mail  

California governor Gavin Newsom will delay a decision on whether to grant the Menendez brothers clemency until after Los Angeles' new DA reviews the case. The current DA, George Gascón, asked a judge last month to resentence Lyle and Erik, who were sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in 1996 for the first degree murder of Jose and …

Letters to the Editor: I voted for George Gascón in 2020. I’m glad to see him defeated in 2024.
1 month, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: I voted for George Gascón in 2020. I’m glad to see him defeated in 2024.

LA Times  

To the editor: In the 2020 election, I voted for George Gascón for district attorney in the hope that he might reform the justice system in Los Angeles County and take a more humane approach to those arrested, especially the many minority youths caught up in it. The outgoing district attorney, defeated by Nathan Hochman, never seemed to grasp the …

The Menendez brothers' freedom bid could be thwarted after voters fired LA DA George Gascon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Menendez brothers' freedom bid could be thwarted after voters fired LA DA George Gascon

Daily Mail  

The Menendez brothers' freedom bid could be thwarted after Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón lost his re-election bid on November 5. Hochman has not yet revealed his stance on the Menendez brothers - who are currently serving life sentences without parole for the murders of their parents Jose Menendez and Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez. The Menendez brothers freedom …

District Attorney's Letters to Newsom Request Clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez
1 month, 3 weeks ago

District Attorney's Letters to Newsom Request Clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez

CNN  

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón has sent letters requesting clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of the 1989 murders of their parents. Gascón described the brothers as exemplary candidates for clemency due to their dedication to rehabilitation and their 34 years spent in custody. He added that his office has received support from family members except …

Resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents set for Dec. 11
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents set for Dec. 11

The Independent  

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Will the Menendez brothers be set free? How the parole board, the governor and a new D.A. could change things
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will the Menendez brothers be set free? How the parole board, the governor and a new D.A. could change things

LA Times  

Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez leave courtroom in Santa Monica, Calif., Aug. 6, 1990, after a judge ruled that conversations between the two brothers and their psychologist after their parents were slain are not privileged and can be used as evidence in their murder case. George Gascón’s blockbuster announcement that he will seek to have Erik and Lyle Menendez resentenced …

Will the Menendez brothers get released from prison? Everything you need to know about their resentencing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will the Menendez brothers get released from prison? Everything you need to know about their resentencing

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lyle Menendez, 56, and Erik Menendez, …

Menendez brothers resentencing decision: Are Lyle and Erik Menendez about to go free?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Menendez brothers resentencing decision: Are Lyle and Erik Menendez about to go free?

Slate  

The Menendez brothers—Lyle and Erik—committed a terrible crime more than 30 years ago. In front of a Los Angeles criminal courthouse, the Menendez brothers’ family and their attorney gathered for what they called a “show of unity”—and a press conference. We as a society just say, “No, that doesn’t make sense.” They were victims of sexual abuse, and while that …

Prosecutors Seek Retrial for Lyle and Erik Menendez: A Chance for Redemption?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Prosecutors Seek Retrial for Lyle and Erik Menendez: A Chance for Redemption?

Firstpost  

Prosecutors have recommended that Lyle and Erik Menendez be resentenced for their murders, potentially leading to their release from prison. The brothers, who were sentenced to life without parole, were victims of abuse and plotted to avenge their suffering. While Gascon acknowledged the complexity of the case, he expressed compassion for the victims' families and supported the recommendation to grant …

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been recommended for re-sentencing
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been recommended for re-sentencing

ABC  

Nick Grimm: It's a case that's fascinated legions of true crime devotees. Now, Eric and Lyle Menendez, the brothers serving life sentences for murdering their affluent parents back in 1989, have been thrown a chance to be paroled by the end of the year. It's the story of brothers Lyle and Eric Menendez, who were 21 and 18 years old …

District attorney requests Menendez brothers be resentenced in parents' slaying
1 month, 4 weeks ago

District attorney requests Menendez brothers be resentenced in parents' slaying

NPR  

District attorney requests Menendez brothers be resentenced in parents' slaying The Los Angeles County district attorney is recommending a resentencing hearing for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life for killing their parents. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon is recommending that the Menendez brothers be resentenced and released from prison. MARTÍNEZ: Now, Menendez brothers …

Menendez brothers recommended for re-sentencing 35 years after murdering parents
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Menendez brothers recommended for re-sentencing 35 years after murdering parents

ABC  

Erik and Lyle Menendez have been recommended for re-sentencing more than 35 years after killing their parents, a move that could be the first step towards their release. Mr Gascón said "after very careful review" he would recommend the brothers be re-sentenced for murder, and if approved they would be eligible for parole "immediately". "This is a case where we've …

Prosecutors Recommend 50-Year Sentence for Erik and Lyle Menendez, Hoping for Parole After 34 Years in Prison
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Prosecutors Recommend 50-Year Sentence for Erik and Lyle Menendez, Hoping for Parole After 34 Years in Prison

India Today  

Prosecutors have recommended that Erik and Lyle Menendez be re-sentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in the family’s Beverly Hills home. The brothers, who were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, would be eligible for parole immediately if approved by a judge. Family members have pleaded for their release, saying they deserve to be …

Prosecutors Seek Revocation of Life Sentence for Lyle and Erik Menendez
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Prosecutors Seek Revocation of Life Sentence for Lyle and Erik Menendez

Al Jazeera  

Prosecutors have recommended the life sentences of Lyle and Erik Menendez be revoked and they be resentenced to 50 years to life. This decision comes after new evidence of sexual abuse by their father emerged, which contradicts the original justification for their convictions. The brothers, who were 21 and 18 at the time of the murders, will be eligible for …

Los Angeles DA Calls For Menendez Brothers To Be Resentenced
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Los Angeles DA Calls For Menendez Brothers To Be Resentenced

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Los Angeles County district attorney recommended Wednesday that Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers known for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, be resentenced. The timeline for the brothers’ potential release from prison is uncertain, Gascón said, but he believes that after nearly 35 years in prison, they have “paid …

L.A. county DA recommends resentencing of Menendez brothers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

L.A. county DA recommends resentencing of Menendez brothers

NPR  

L.A. county DA recommends resentencing of Menendez brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez have been serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole since they were convicted of killing their parents. FUTTERMAN: Well, Ailsa, George Gascon said that people in his very office were divided over whether the brothers should be resentenced and even whether they believe that the brothers …

Family Remembers Victims of Erik and Lyle Menendez' Brutal Abuse, Demand Their Release
2 months, 1 week ago

Family Remembers Victims of Erik and Lyle Menendez' Brutal Abuse, Demand Their Release

Associated Press  

Family of Erik and Lyle Menendez plead for their release, saying they were victims of sexual abuse by their father. The brothers, who were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996, were sentenced to life in prison without parole. Despite the passage of time and new evidence, the family believes they should have been charged with manslaughter instead and are seeking …

Newly Released Evidence Hints at a Different Narrative in the Menendez Case
2 months, 1 week ago

Newly Released Evidence Hints at a Different Narrative in the Menendez Case

CNN  

LA District Attorney George Gascón has released new evidence in the Lyle and Erik Menendez case, potentially leading to a review of their life sentences for murder. The new evidence includes a handwritten letter from Erik Menendez to his cousin, Andy Cano, which corroborates his allegations of sexual abuse by his father. Gascón has until November 26 to provide a …

LA District Attorney considers resentencing, possible release for Menendez brothers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LA District Attorney considers resentencing, possible release for Menendez brothers

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announced …

D.A. investigating new molestation evidence in Menendez murders, in victory for brothers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

D.A. investigating new molestation evidence in Menendez murders, in victory for brothers

LA Times  

Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez leave the courtroom in Santa Monica during their trial in 1990. “After 35 years, it’s past due to show these victims of incest the mercy they deserve.” The brothers’ petition states that the new allegations of sexual abuse back their argument that the murders were an act of self-defense after facing years of abuse by …

Opinion: The Menendez brothers have been behind bars for 33 years. Is that long enough?
1 year, 5 months ago

Opinion: The Menendez brothers have been behind bars for 33 years. Is that long enough?

LA Times  

I have not thought much about the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, since they were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty, in their Beverly Hills mansion. California From the Archives: Claims of Hatred, Abuse Traded in Menendez Case Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents, then confessed to a therapist that they were driven by hatred …

The Menendez brothers – cold-blooded killers or misunderstood victims?
3 years ago

The Menendez brothers – cold-blooded killers or misunderstood victims?

The Telegraph  

On the evening of 20 August 1989, Jose and Kitty Menendez sat down in the living room of their Beverly Hills mansion and watched the Sunday-night movie on TV, the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me. Even so, Rand tells me, ‘About 10 or 15 minutes into the conversation, Lyle said, “We think our father was such a …

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