Menendez Brothers Closer to Freedom After Resentencing | JQJO

A Los Angeles judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law. Governor Newsom withdrew his request for a clemency investigation, paving the way for a parole hearing in June 2025. The brothers, imprisoned for over 35 years for killing their parents, expressed remorse in court. While a parole board could deem them suitable for release, the governor retains the power to ultimately block their release, although this is now less likely given the withdrawal of the clemency request.