Menendez Brothers Resentenced, Parole Possible After 30 Years
A Los Angeles judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole after serving their sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents. The brothers, who claimed self-defense due to years of abuse, delivered emotional statements expressing remorse and detailing their extensive rehabilitation efforts within prison. While the District Attorney argued against the reduced sentence, citing a lack of genuine rehabilitation, the judge considered their positive contributions while incarcerated. The brothers will now face a parole board hearing in June.
John Q. Hosedrinker