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Ex Menudo Roy Roselló's Allegations Could Finally Free the Menéndez Brothers, Judge Signals

A Los Angeles judge has made a stunning shift in the Menéndez brothers' case, ruling that new evidence, including testimony from former Menudo member Roy Roselló and one cousin, provides enough grounds to reconsider their murder convictions.

Latin Times

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

Brothers, convicted of parents’ 1989 murders, resentenced to 50 years to life, making them immediately parole eligible

The Guardian - US

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

The resentencing comes more than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced for killing their parents.

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Erik and Lyle Menendez now eligible for parole after California judge reduces sentences

Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, had their sentences reduced to 50 years to life and are now eligible for parole.

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‘He did what justice said should happen’: Menendez brothers resentenced and are now eligible for parole, their ‘redemption is possible ‘

They could be free very soon.

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Will the Menendez brothers be released from prison after their resentencing?

The brothers have been in prison for over 30 years

The Independent UK

Menendez brothers eligible for parole as judge reduces life sentences

Los Angeles County judge reduces brothers' sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life

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The Menendez brothers had their sentences reduced. What's next?

The 1989 shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in Los Angeles gripped the nation

The Independent UK

Menendez Brothers Resentenced, Parole Now Possible

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent more than three decades behind bars for the grisly shotgun murders of their parents in the family's luxury Beverly Hills home, could soon walk free after a judge on Tuesday reduced their life sentences.

International Business Times

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

The decision allows them to apply for parole. Erik and Lyle Menendez had been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of early release or bail. Now things have changed.

Latin Times

Menendez brothers’ murder sentences reduced with parole now possible

Brothers’ chance at freedom after nearly 30 years behind bars will now be decided by the California state parole board

The Independent UK

Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing begins after months of delays

LA judge to decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should be given shot at freedom after serving 30 years for murder

The Guardian - US

Judge finally sets resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers next week

Their attorneys say the brothers, who have spent 30 years behind bars for murders, killed their parents in self-defense after years of sexual abuse

The Independent UK

Judge sets Menendez brothers resentencing hearing for next week

Brothers granted hearing that could lead to freedom but attorneys withdraw bid to remove prosecutors from case

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The Guardian - US

Further delay as Menendez brothers seek freedom after decades in prison

Brothers had hoped resentencing hearing would pave way for immediate release – but judge orders pause until May

The Independent UK

Judge rules Menendez brothers resentencing hearing will go ahead despite district attorney’s opposition

The pair were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at ages 18 and 21 after being convicted of murdering their parents in 1989

Latin Times

Resentencing Process For The Menendez Brothers Moves Forward

Los Angeles judge Michael Jesic ruled that the resentencing process for Erik and Lyle Menendez will move forward, rejecting District Attorney Nathan Hochman's motion to withdraw the petition initiated by his predecessor.

The Independent UK

What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom

The district attorney of Los Angeles County says he does not support resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989

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Evening Standard

Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing moved after LA wildfires

Prosecutors and defence counsel met with LA Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic on Friday.

The Independent UK

What to know about the Menendez brothers' resentencing plea

A judge has delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago

The Guardian - US

Judge delays hearing on Menendez brothers’ bid to be released early

Resentencing put back until 30 January in part to let newly elected Los Angeles district attorney weigh in on case

Latin Times

Resentencing Hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez Posponed

Judge Michael Jesic cited the need to accommodate the incoming administration as the reason for the postponement.

Latin Times

The Menendez Brothers Are Going Back to Court on November 25th and Here's How You Can Attend

The Menendez brothers will have a key court hearing on November 25th in Los Angeles. With new evidence in play, we'll tell you how to tune in and what this means for the case that has captivated the American public for three decades.

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