Menendez brothers’ parole hearing postponed to August
The Menendez brothers’ highly anticipated parole hearing has been rescheduled for August, as per California officials. Lyle and Erik Menendez are now set to appear for their parole hearing on August 21 and 22, after the initial date of June 13 was postponed. This development was confirmed by a spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to Fox News Digital.
Earlier in the month, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office made the decision to convert the brothers’ clemency hearing into a parole hearing, withdrawing the request for a clemency investigation. While the parole board will provide a recommendation on whether the brothers should be granted an early release, the final decision rests with Governor Newsom.
A post on Lyle Menendez’s Facebook account confirmed the rescheduled hearing, expressing optimism about the extended preparation time for the brothers and their legal team. The post highlighted the significance of the additional time in potentially increasing their chances of being granted parole, despite the challenges faced by first-time parole seekers.
The Menendez brothers were resentenced by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic to 50 years-to-life earlier in the month, making them eligible for parole. This ruling paved the way for the upcoming parole hearing to determine their potential release from prison.
The brothers were initially sentenced to life without parole in 1996 for the murder of their parents in 1989. They have maintained that the killings were carried out in self-defense after enduring years of abuse from their father. Having served 35 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers continue to seek freedom through the parole process.
The rescheduled parole hearing in August will be a crucial moment in the ongoing saga of the Menendez brothers’ quest for release. Stay tuned for updates on this story as it unfolds.
*This article was written with contributions from Fox News’ Stepheny Price and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten.*
