The Menendez brothers were originally sentenced to life without parole in 1996 for killing their parents, claiming self-defense against alleged abuse.
The status hearing will allow public access through a lottery, aiming to provide transparency in a case that has remained controversial for decades.
Family members have argued that today’s understanding of sexual abuse could lead to a different outcome if the case were tried now.
The courts maintain strict regulations on media presence, emphasizing the need for controlled courtroom conduct with no recording allowed.
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