Lyle and Erik Menendez were resentenced by a Los Angeles judge, reducing their life without parole sentences to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole after 30 years. Judge Michael Jesic emphasized that while he supports their chance at freedom eventually, it doesn't mean they should be released immediately. The brothers participated in prison programs since their conviction for murdering their parents in 1996. Their case received significant attention, especially following Netflix series focusing on it.
I'm not saying they should be released, it's not for me to decide... One day they should get that chance.
The ruling means that the brothers are immediately eligible for parole, because they were both under the age of 26 when they were sentenced.
Judge Jesic noted that the two men deserve a lot of credit for changing their lives.
Erik and Lyle were convicted of killing their parents... and after a lengthy trial... they were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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