Erik and Lyle Menendez are set to appear virtually in a Los Angeles courtroom for a two-day hearing to determine if they should be resentenced for the murder of their parents in 1989. Former District Attorney George Gascón recommended they be resentenced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole, but his successor Nathan Hochman has withdrawn this recommendation after reviewing evidence that shows the brothers haven’t fully taken responsibility for their crimes. Prosecutors argue that the brothers have lied about the murders and that their claims of self-defense are unfounded. The defense highlights the brothers’ good behavior in prison and the alleged abuse they suffered at the hands of their parents. The family has criticized the prosecution for showing a crime scene photo during the hearing, which they say was traumatizing. The judge overseeing the case acknowledges the strong arguments on both sides and the hearing will continue to decide the fate of the brothers. Meanwhile, the brothers are also pursuing clemency from Governor Gavin Newsom and a petition to overturn their convictions based on new evidence. The outcome of the hearing and the brothers’ other legal efforts will determine if they will be released after serving over three decades in prison.
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