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Public Reaction to Menendez Brothers' Hearing by February 15, 2025
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Erik•Lyle Menendez•José•Kitty Menendez•Los Angeles Superior Court•Michael Jesic•Nathan Hochman•Netflix
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Menendez Brothers' Resentencing on Abuse Claims Delayed to January 2025
Nov 25, 2024, 05:10 PM
Erik and Lyle Menendez, now aged 53 and 56, appeared in court on Monday seeking a re-examination of their convictions based on new evidence, including allegations of sexual abuse. The brothers were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 shotgun murders of José and Kitty Menendez and sentenced to life without parole. Their attorneys have filed a habeas corpus petition, arguing that the new evidence warrants a resentencing. The hearing, which was their first court appearance in 28 years, was attended by their aunts who testified on their behalf. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic postponed the hearing to January 30-31, 2025, stating he wanted to allow the incoming District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, to review the case. The postponement leaves the brothers’ efforts to reduce their sentences in limbo, following the ouster of the prior DA who had recommended a new sentence. The case has garnered renewed public interest due to a Netflix series about their story.
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