LA DA Seeks Delay in Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Hearing

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has requested a delay in the high-profile resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, arguing that the court should review comprehensive risk assessments recently completed by the California parole board before proceeding. The DA's motion emphasizes the importance of the court having the most current information available, especially since these reports were finalized on April 15, 2025, and are relevant to both the resentencing and the brothers' ongoing clemency appeal to Governor Gavin Newsom. Governor Newsom's office confirmed that the risk assessment process is ongoing, with final hearings scheduled for June 2025, and noted that the court can request these documents if needed. The outcome of the resentencing hearing and the risk assessments could significantly impact the Menendez brothers' prospects for release after decades in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents. The DA contends that proceeding without the updated reports would be premature, while the governor's office has offered to make the assessments available to the court. Both the resentencing and potential clemency hinge on the court and governor reviewing these new risk evaluations.