Menendez brothers' resentencing bid advances, judge rules

A Los Angeles County judge has ruled to proceed with resentencing hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for killing their parents in 1989. This decision allows the brothers to potentially have their sentences reduced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole due to their ages at the time of the crime. The current district attorney, Nathan Hochman, opposed the resentencing, claiming the brothers have not fully accepted responsibility for their actions; however, the judge denied Hochman's request to withdraw the previous DA's petition supporting resentencing. The hearings are set for April 17 and 18, where the defense will argue for the brothers' rehabilitation and their claim of self-defense after years of alleged abuse. The case has garnered renewed attention, and the brothers' family continues to advocate for their release, citing new evidence that supports their defense. The outcome of the hearings could significantly change the Menendez brothers' incarceration status after over three decades in prison.