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Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
Lyle and Erik Menendez discussed their motives and feelings during their parole hearings, revealing that they claimed to have killed their parents in self-defense due to years of sexual abuse by their father, and expressed remorse and shock over the crimes, though both were denied parole.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 and sentenced to life, are now eligible for parole after their sentences were reduced in 2023. Their upcoming hearings will focus on their rehabilitation and new evidence of alleged sexual abuse, which has garnered public and legal attention. The decision now rests with California parole officials and Governor Gavin Newsom, with potential outcomes including release or continued incarceration.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Erik and Lyle Menendez are undergoing separate parole hearings after nearly 36 years since their 1990 murders of their parents, with decisions expected to be announced late Thursday and Friday; the hearings are closed, conducted via video conference, and involve assessments of their rehabilitation efforts, with final parole decisions pending legal review and gubernatorial approval.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
The Menendez brothers, sentenced to life for the 1989 murder of their parents, are facing parole hearings after nearly 30 years in prison, with their release contingent on a series of legal reviews and gubernatorial approval, amid ongoing debates over their guilt, remorse, and the impact of new evidence and public support.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of their parents' 1989 murders, are facing parole hearings after over 30 years in prison, with their release contingent on the parole board's decision and the governor's approval, amid ongoing debates over their responsibility and rehabilitation efforts.