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June 13 parole hearing set for Menendez brothers

Headline from KESQ Palm Springs, on the newest of 2 developments

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - A bid for parole by Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have served about 35 years behind bars for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents, was expedited this week following a judge's decision to reduce their sentence, with a parole hearing now set for the brothers in mid-June.

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May 13, 2025
After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next
Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·
May 15, 2025Newest
June 13 parole hearing set for Menendez brothers
Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

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ABC 7 Chicago
Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life, will be eligible for parole (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published May 12, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced to 50 years to life in prison, which will make them eligible for parole at some point.
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Erik and Lyle Menendez resentenced to 50 years to life, opening the door for possible parole, judge rules (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published May 12, 2025
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
By Taylor Romine, Matthew J. Friedman, Nick Watt, Melissa Gray, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, ruling Tuesday the brothers will be eligible for parole.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Live updates: Menendez brothers eligible for parole after resentencing (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published May 12, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Follow live updates on a resentencing hearing in Los Angeles for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
NBC Los Angeles
Live updates: First witnesses speak at Menendez brothers resentencing hearing (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published May 12, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Will the Menendez brothers be released from prison? Follow live updates on a resentencing hearing in Los Angeles for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
The Guardian
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing to begin after months of delays (opens The Guardian)
Published May 12, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
LA judge will decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should be freed after serving 30 years in prison for murder
NBC Chicago
What to know about the Menendez brothers resentencing hearing (opens NBC Chicago)
Published May 12, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
Are the Menendez brothers ready to be released from prison? Attorneys will argue over the question at a two-day resentencing hearing in Los Angeles.
Time
Breaking Down the Menendez Brothers' Legal Paths to Freedom (opens Time)
Published May 12, 2025
Time's feed description
The Menendez brothers pursue three legal avenues that could lead to parole or clemency.
NBC Chicago
Live updates: Menendez brothers resentencing hearing set to begin (opens NBC Chicago)
Published May 12, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
Will the Menendez brothers be released from prison? Follow live updates on a resentencing hearing in Los Angeles for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
The Boston Globe
Judge reduces Menendez brothers’ murder sentences, putting them a step closer to freedom (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 12, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
After 35 years behind bars, Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after a judge reduced their sentences to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole
ABC 30 Fresno
Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing underway; cousin pleads with judge to free them (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published May 12, 2025
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
Erik and Lyle Menendez's much-anticipated resentencing hearing, which is expected to last two days, got underway Tuesday in Los Angeles.
CNN
After a series of twists and turns, the Menendez brothers are set to face their resentencing hearing (opens CNN)
Published May 12, 2025
CNN's feed description
After seven months of hearings, court filings and press conferences, Lyle and Erik Menendez face the possibility of freedom as a two-day resentencing hearing commences Tuesday, three decades after they were convicted for the 1989 murders of their parents.
Rolling Stone
Menendez Brothers Make Stunning Statements, Win Possibility of Parole: 'I Make No Excuses' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published May 12, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
At a L.A. hearing for the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents, relatives testified that they want them released.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing to begin Tuesday (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published May 12, 2025
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Erik and Lyle Menendez's much-anticipated resentencing hearing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday.
Foxla
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing begins: What to know (opens Foxla)
Published May 12, 2025
Foxla's feed description
Relatives and experts — and possibly Erik and Lyle themselves — will testify about the Menendez brothers’ level of rehabilitation after 35 years in prison.
Deadline
Menendez Brothers’ Attorney Seeks Lesser Voluntary Manslaughter Sentence As Hearing Begins (opens Deadline)
Published May 12, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez testified the brothers should be released after serving almost three decades for the murders of their parents.
UPI
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing set to get underway following delays (opens UPI)
Published May 12, 2025
UPI's feed description
A resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers is set to get underway Tuesday after months of delays in the case.
New York Post
Why the Menendez brothers might remain in prison— even if court agrees to resentence them for killing their father (opens New York Post)
Published May 12, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the Erik and Lyle Menendez could keep the life-without-parole sentence for the execution-style killer of their mother Kitty Menendez, whom they killed alongside their father Jose in their Beverly Hills mansion.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Menendez brothers eligible for parole after resentencing (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 12, 2025
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Follow live updates on a resentencing hearing in Los Angeles for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
The Hollywood Reporter
Menendez Brothers Resentenced for 1989 Murders of Parents, Clearing Major Hurdle to Regaining Freedom (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published May 12, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
A two-day resentencing hearing brought good news on day one for Erik and Lyle Menendez in Los Angeles, following a dramatic about-face.
NPR
The latest on the Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing (opens NPR)
Published May 12, 2025
NPR's feed description
The long-awaited resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers begins Tuesday. A judge will determine whether they'll get a reduced sentence. A parole board and the governor also get a say.
Al Jazeera
Menendez brothers resentencing: What happened and could they be set free? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 13, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
The resentencing comes more than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced for killing their parents.
FOX 35 Orlando
Menendez brothers' resentencing: What to know, and will they be freed? (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published May 13, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
The Menendez brothers have a new shot at freedom after serving 35 years in prison for murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills home.
KTVU San Francisco
Menendez brothers resentenced, now eligible for parole (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published May 13, 2025
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after 35 years behind bars for murdering their parents, a judge ruled.
Delaware Public Media
The Menendez brothers are one step closer to freedom. What to know about their case (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published May 13, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
A Los Angeles judge resentenced Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent over three decades behind bars for the 1989 killing of their parents. They are now eligible for parole — but it's not guaranteed.
Fox32 Chicago
Menendez brothers resentencing: What to know, and will they be freed? (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published May 13, 2025
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
The Menendez brothers have a new shot at freedom after serving 35 years in prison for murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills home.

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