Lyle and Erik Menendez Hearing Set for Next Week to Weigh Brothers Release

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:10 pm

**Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing Set for Next Week**

After months of delays, the long-awaited resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez is finally scheduled to begin next week. Judge Michael V. Jesic of Los Angeles Superior Court will preside over the hearing on May 13th and 14th, which will determine the brothers' eligibility for release after serving over three decades in prison.

The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989. The case gained notoriety due to the brothers' claims of long-term sexual abuse by their father, with their mother's knowledge. They were initially sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The resentencing hearing has faced numerous postponements, largely due to legal battles and opposition from the District Attorney's office. The Menendez family has attempted to have District Attorney Nathan Hochman recused from the case, citing a conflict of interest. They argue that Hochman's office has not contacted family members who support the brothers' resentencing, while Kathleen Cady, the only family member opposing resentencing, has been contacted.

Hochman has vehemently opposed the recusal, calling the defense's efforts "desperate" and "devoid of merit." He argues that the defense is attempting to sidestep the central issue of resentencing by focusing on the recusal of the District Attorney's office.

The upcoming hearing will be a crucial step in determining the future of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have been incarcerated since 1990. The outcome will hinge on the judge's assessment of their eligibility for release, considering the circumstances of their crime and the arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

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