Months after re-sentencing hearing, Menendez brothers have parole board hearings on the books
Introduction to the Case
State parole boards will conduct separate hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez on June 13, then send their reports to Gov. Gavin Newsom to help him decide whether they should receive clemency.
Background on the Case
The podcast was posted one day after Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that his office will oppose the release of the brothers from state prison, where they are serving life terms without the possibility of parole for the shotgun murders of their parents more than three decades ago.
Details of the Murders
Erik Menendez, 54, and Lyle Menendez, 57, were convicted of the Aug. 20, 1989, killings of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez, in Beverly Hills.
Governor’s Statement
Newsom called Hochman’s announcement “very significant,” but “it doesn’t fundamentally change the facts as it relates to the independent investigation in my office or the Board of Parole hearings.”
Impact of the Announcement
“It just changes the recommendation from … the previous DA in L.A. supporting it and one now with the current DA opposing it,” Newsom said.
Newsom’s Approach to the Case
Newsom said with the exception of brief clips on social media, he has not watched dramatizations of the Menendez case or documentaries on it “because I don’t want to be influenced by them.”
Focus on Facts
“I just want to be influenced by the facts,” Newsom said.
Conclusion
The upcoming parole board hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez mark a significant step in their bid for clemency. As Governor Newsom considers their cases, he will weigh the recommendations from the parole board and the opposition from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. The outcome of these hearings will ultimately determine the brothers’ fate and whether they will be granted a chance at freedom after serving over three decades in prison.
FAQs
- Q: When will the parole board hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez take place?
A: The parole board hearings are scheduled for June 13. - Q: What is the current status of the Menendez brothers?
A: They are serving life terms without the possibility of parole for the murders of their parents. - Q: Who will decide whether the Menendez brothers receive clemency?
A: Governor Gavin Newsom will make the decision based on the recommendations from the parole board and other factors. - Q: Why did Governor Newsom not watch dramatizations of the Menendez case?
A: He did not want to be influenced by them and instead wants to focus on the facts of the case.
