A Los Angeles County judge is set to hear evidence that could allow brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez to be resentenced from murder to manslaughter after over 35 years in prison. Their defense claims the killings of their parents stemmed from years of sexual abuse by their father. While the previous District Attorney supported reducing their sentences due to their prison rehabilitation efforts and new evidence, the current District Attorney opposes their release, citing the brothers' failure to accept responsibility for their actions. The outcome hinges on new assessments from the state parole board.
Erik and Lyle Menendez could gain freedom after more than 35 years as their defense pushes for a manslaughter conviction citing years of alleged abuse.
The case has drawn attention due to the potential new evidence of abuse, the brothers' contributions in prison, and the shifting stance of the District Attorney's office.
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