Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Hearing Set Despite DA's Delay Request

The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have served 35 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, has been delayed again as prosecutors seek to obtain a recent risk assessment from the California Board of Parole Hearings. The assessment, ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is a key factor in determining whether the brothers may be eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law, which considers rehabilitation and the age of offenders at the time of the crime. Defense attorney Mark Geragos is requesting that the brothers be resentenced to manslaughter, citing alleged years of sexual abuse by their father, while current District Attorney Nathan Hochman opposes any reduction, arguing the brothers have not taken responsibility for their actions. The case has seen shifting positions from district attorneys, with former DA George Gascón having supported resentencing due to the brothers’ reported rehabilitation and new evidence of abuse. The next hearing is scheduled to address both the admissibility of the risk assessment report and a motion to recuse Hochman from the case. If resentenced, the brothers would still need approval from the state parole board before any potential release.