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Menendez Brothers Head to Parole Hearings After 35 Years in Prison. Lyle and Erik Menendez will face parole hearings this week, with Erik on Thursday and Lyle on Friday. The hearings mark a critical step in their bid for release after serving 35 years for the 1989 murders of their parents. Family members expressed cautious optimism, citing the brothers’ remorse, accountability, and positive contributions in prison. LA County DA Nathan Hochman warned that the brothers “continue to pose a risk to society” and lack full insight into their crimes. After the parole board’s decision, California Gov. Gavin Newsom will approve, deny, or modify the ruling; parole could lead to immediate release. If denied, parole could be postponed for three to 15 years; Newsom also has the power to grant clemency. Lyle, 57, and Erik, 54, were resentenced this May to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole under the new sentence. Supportive letters from prison staff influenced the judge, highlighting the brothers’ rehabilitation efforts and positive work in prison. Separately, the brothers filed a habeas corpus petition in 2023, citing new evidence including abuse allegations against their father.
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