Menendez brothers: L.A. judge to decide if Erik and Lyle should be freed
globalnews.caTuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:43:24 PM
A Los Angeles judge will determine whether Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted for the 1989 murders of their parents, should be resentenced to 50 years to life based on their rehabilitation in prison.
What This Means: This case revisits a high-profile murder trial, testing the justice system's approach to rehabilitation and sentencing reform. The outcome could influence future debates on parole eligibility and second chances for violent offenders.
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