Lyle and Erik Menendez‘s latest bid to get a reduced sentenced has been postponed to May 9.
Currently, it’s scheduled for review whether the detailed risk evaluations conducted by the California State Parole Board comply with standards, following an order issued by Governor Gavin Newsom, as reported by the Associated Press.
On Thursday, it came to light that neither Judge Michael Jesic nor the lawyers representing the brothers had taken time to review the governor’s report that sparked debates within the courtroom.
According to AP, Jesic stated that he required further explanation from the governor’s office. He expressed his frustration by saying, “This is senseless.
As someone who has reviewed the report in question, I wholeheartedly believe that we should have the right to utilize this information. To ensure a fair and informed decision, I’ve taken the initiative to request a delay in the hearing, allowing all parties involved ample time to carefully review and contemplate its contents.
In their court submission sent on Wednesday, the prosecutors asked the court to do everything practical to get the latest Complete Risk Evaluations from the Governor’s Office. They also requested that if more time is needed to acquire these documents, the court postpone the rescheduling hearing.
In February, Governor Gavin Newsom instructed the parole board to carry out a risk assessment evaluation for the Menendez Brothers as part of their process towards a reduced sentence and potential release from prison. The board completed this review on Tuesday, leading prosecutors to ask for a postponement in the resentencing hearing.
Though the people were asked to keep these reports confidential due to the Governor’s executive privilege and other factors, the Governor’s office has invited the court to demand these documents for the resentencing hearing. The argument is that there is no valid reason why the court should not have access to the latest and most accurate risk assessments before making any decisions regarding resentencing in this particular case.
Lyle and Erik Menendez have been imprisoned for 35 years following their conviction of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty, at their Beverly Hills residence in 1989. In October last year, District Attorney George Gascón proposed reducing the brothers’ sentence from a life term without parole to 50 years to life. If this reduction is granted, they would become eligible for parole immediately.
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2025-04-18 01:49