Gov. Newsom will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case
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California Governor Gavin Newsom will not decide on clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected DA Nathan Hochman reviews the 35-year-old case.
Governor Newsom respects the role of the district attorney and recognizes voters have trusted District Attorney-elect Hochman to fulfill this responsibility regarding justice.
During their trials, Erik and Lyle Menendez admitted to killing their parents, citing fear of impending sexual abuse disclosures as the motive behind their actions.
The brothers' original trial in 1996 resulted in a life sentence without parole, sparking a long legal and emotional battle for clemency.
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