A California judge has resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life with the possibility of parole, which could lead to their eventual release. Initially sentenced to life without parole for the murder of their parents in 1996, recent new evidence and the impact of media portrayals have shifted public perception. The response to their traumatic history, including allegations of sexual abuse by their father, has resulted in calls for a reevaluation of their sentences. A parole board hearing is scheduled for June 13th.
A California judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez, potentially allowing their release from prison, influenced by new evidence and shifts in public opinion.
The resentencing follows a growing recognition of the brothersâ traumatic past, including revelations of sexual abuse, which has changed public perception.
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