Menendez Brothers Hearing Rescheduled Due to Wildfires

The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, has been postponed to March 20-21 due to the impact of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Originally scheduled for January 30-31, the delay was announced by the new District Attorney Nathan Hochman's office, citing disruptions caused by the fires, which have led to extensive preparations for the hearing being affected. The Menendez brothers, serving life sentences without parole, have long maintained they acted in self-defense due to years of abuse by their father, a claim gaining renewed attention. The postponement comes amid widespread destruction caused by the fires, with significant loss of life and property, affecting court operations in the region. Hochman, who took office after defeating former DA George Gascón, is reviewing the case and considering the brothers' plea for clemency, with public opinion on their case evolving in recent years.