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