Summary
Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, are attending parole hearings this week. They became eligible for parole due to California's law for youth offenders. The final decision on their release will involve California's Governor, Gavin Newsom.
Key Facts
- The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 for killing their parents in 1989.
- They were sentenced to life in prison without parole initially.
- Their sentences were reduced in May, allowing them to be eligible for parole.
- Erik's parole hearing is on Thursday; Lyle's is on Friday.
- Their lawyer presented new evidence supporting their claims of abuse by their father.
- The California youthful offender law applies because they were under 26 at the time of the crime.
- Governor Gavin Newsom will have the final say on their parole if approved by the parole board.
- If parole is denied, they will have to wait 3 to 15 years for another hearing.
