Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing Delayed Again

The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, has been delayed after prosecutors requested a postponement to allow time for a state parole board risk assessment ordered by Governor Gavin Newsom as part of a potential clemency process. The next court hearing is set for May 9 to discuss the admissibility of the risk assessment and a motion from the brothers' attorney, Mark Geragos, to recuse District Attorney Nathan Hochman over alleged bias. Individual parole board hearings for the brothers are scheduled for June 13, with a clemency decision expected afterward. The case has gained renewed attention due to new evidence alleging abuse by their father and recent media coverage. The Menendez brothers' legal team maintains they acted in self-defense after years of abuse, while prosecutors seek a comprehensive review before any resentencing or clemency. The ongoing proceedings have caused emotional strain for the Menendez family, with concerns about retraumatization raised by the defense.