A California judge reduced Erik and Lyle Menendez's sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole. This decision is amid previous pushback from prosecutors, who argue the brothers haven't adequately accepted responsibility for their actions. Testimonies from family and supporters influenced the judge's decision, with a family member stating, 'They are universally forgiven by our family.' The brothers admitted the murders but claimed self-defense due to years of abuse. The state parole board will determine their potential release in an upcoming hearing.
I'm not saying they should be released; it's not for me to decide. I do believe they've done enough in the past 35 years, that they should get that chance.
We all, on both sides of the family, believe that 35 years is enough. They are universally forgiven by our family.
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