Menendez brothers resentenced, now eligible for parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after 35 years behind bars for murdering their parents, a judge ruled.

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2 developments
  1. May 13, 2025Menendez brothers resentenced, now eligible for parole
  2. May 15, 2025Menendez brothers move closer to freedom as California Gov. Gavin Newsom drops clemency probes, sets parole hearing

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Last development · May 15, 2025 — Menendez brothers move closer to freedom as California Gov. Gavin Newsom drops clemency probes, sets parole hearing

The bigger story

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Left

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 502d ago

Menendez brothers move closer to freedom as Newsom drops clemency probes, sets parole hearing

Latin TimesLean Left· 503d ago

Menéndez Brothers Receive Lighter Sentence: What Comes Next in Their Legal Fight

NBC NewsLean Left· 503d ago

Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole after judge resentences them

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· NPR, Wyoming Public Media
NPRLean Left· 503d ago

The Menendez brothers are one step closer to freedom. What to know about their case

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 503d ago

The Menendez brothers are one step closer to freedom. What to know about their case

NBC NewsLean Left· 503d ago

Menendez brothers admit guilt, say they've changed as judge resentences them

Center

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NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 502d ago

Date set for Menendez brothers parole suitability hearings. Here's what to know

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 502d ago

June 13 parole hearing set for Menendez brothers

Ran by 2 outlets· WFMZ Allentown, KOB 4
WFMZ AllentownCenter· 502d ago

After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next

KOB 4Center· 503d ago

After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 502d ago

Menendez brothers' parole board hearing set for June 13

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 503d ago· ran in 3 outlets

The Menendez brothers are one step closer to freedom. What to know about their case

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New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· 502d ago

Menendez brothers move closer to freedom as California Gov. Gavin Newsom drops clemency probes, sets parole hearing

MyNorthwestLean Right· 502d ago

Local attorney believes Menendez brothers will be released

Fox NewsRight· 502d ago

Menendez brothers’ June hearing converted from clemency to parole as decision looms for Gov. Newsom

Fox NewsRight· 502d ago

Menendez brothers' freedom in hands of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

New York PostLean Right· 503d ago

What’s next for the Menendez brothers? Here’s how soon Lyle and Erik could walk free — and what could keep them in prison

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VarietyLean Left· 503d ago

Los Angeles Judge Reduces Menendez Brothers’ Life Sentence, Now Eligible for Parole Hearing

Al JazeeraLean Left· 503d ago

Menendez brothers resentencing: What happened and could they be set free?

DeadlineLean Left· 503d ago

Menendez Brothers Have Murder Sentence Reduced & Are Now Eligible For Parole

Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 503d ago

Menéndez brothers get chance at freedom with resentencing in wake of Ryan Murphy show, Netflix doc

The GuardianLean Left· 503d ago

Menendez brothers ‘huge step’ closer to freedom as judge reduces sentences

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