The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, previously convicted for the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, are facing a delayed hearing that could potentially lead to their parole. Initially set for June 13, the hearings have been rescheduled to August 21 and 22, as confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This adjustment follows a significant court ruling on May 13, where a judge resentenced the brothers, allowing them immediate eligibility for parole after being sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
The Board of Parole Hearings decided to convert the previously scheduled clemency hearings into initial parole suitability hearings, due to the brothers’ new status as youth offenders. This change led to objections from victims’ family members, prompting the postponement. The clemency application remains active with California Governor Gavin Newsom.
During the August hearings, the parole board will evaluate whether Erik, 54, and Lyle, 57, pose an unreasonable risk to society if released. Input from prosecutors, relatives of the victims, and other stakeholders will be part of the process. The brothers, currently held at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, have maintained that the murders were committed in self-defense, with allegations of sexual abuse against their father. While their attorney argues their actions were justified, the Los Angeles County District Attorney has contended that the brothers have not fully taken responsibility for their actions. Following their resentencing, the brothers expressed acknowledgment of their guilt without justifying the killings.
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