Erik Menendez taken to hospital with 'serious' condition, lawyer tells US media
Summary
Erik Menendez, serving a long prison sentence for the murder of his parents, was taken to a hospital with a serious medical condition, his lawyer said. This comes shortly before a scheduled parole hearing, where Erik and his brother, Lyle, are due for consideration after a recent change to their life sentences.Key Facts
- Erik Menendez was hospitalized for a serious medical condition, but no details were given.
- He was moved from a San Diego prison to an external medical facility.
- The parole hearing for Erik and his brother Lyle is set for August 21.
- The brothers were sentenced to 50 years to life for killing their parents in 1989.
- They were initially serving life without parole but became eligible for parole this year.
- A judge noted they did not pose a significant risk if released, due to their behavior in prison.
- Their lawyer, Mark Geragos, suggested Erik could be released early for medical reasons.
- Erik and Lyle Menendez claimed their actions were in self-defense, while prosecutors argued they did it for financial gain.
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