Parole

Erik Menendez Hospitalized as Parole Hearings Approach: Attorney Seeks Temporary Release Amid Medical Crisis

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Erik Menendez, one half of the notorious Menendez brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, has been hospitalized due to a serious medical issue. His attorney is now petitioning for his temporary release from prison ahead of a significant parole hearing next month. At 57, Menendez is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, along with his brother Lyle, for the murders of José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez at their Beverly Hills residence. The highly publicized case captivated the nation in the 1990s, primarily due … Read more

Menendez Brothers Granted Parole Eligibility After 35 Years: A Second Chance for Freedom

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LOS ANGELES — Erik and Lyle Menendez have been granted a chance for parole after 35 years in prison, following a recent ruling by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge. The court has adjusted their life sentences to a term of 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole consideration. Judge Michael Jesic’s ruling came on Tuesday after the prosecution expressed concerns that the brothers had not sufficiently acknowledged their culpability for the murders of their parents in 1989. However, during the hearing, prosecutors opted not to call any witnesses, stating that … Read more

Judge Allows Resentencing Hearings for Menendez Brothers to Proceed, Igniting a Battle Over Their Parole Eligibility

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Los Angeles — A Los Angeles County court judge has allowed the resentencing hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez to proceed, despite objections from the current district attorney. The brothers, who were convicted of the high-profile 1989 murder of their parents in Beverly Hills, have been serving life sentences without the possibility of parole, handed down when they were just 18 and 21 years old, respectively. Throughout their trial, the defense maintained that the brothers had acted in self-defense after enduring years of abuse from their father. The prosecution, however, contended that the motive was … Read more

Uncertain Future for Immigrants as U.S. Ends Humanitarian Parole Programs for Venezuelans and Others

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SALT LAKE CITY — With the impending conclusion of a humanitarian parole program, immigrants from Venezuela, along with nationals from Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua, face an uncertain future in Utah and throughout the United States. This program, established under the administration of President Joe Biden in October 2022, has granted temporary relief to approximately 532,000 individuals from these countries. The decision to terminate the CHNV parole programs, acronym for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, has been influenced by President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at intensifying measures to curtail illegal immigration. The cessation, orchestrated by … Read more