US EditionCalifornia AG takes stance on Menendez brothers prosecutor staying on case amid resentencing battle
- Legal representatives of the Menendez brothers are seeking to have Los Angeles prosecutors dismissed from the resentencing proceedings planned for this year.
- This motion follows former DA George Gascón's 2024 request to reduce their life sentences to 50 years with parole based on new trauma understandings, while current DA Nathan Hochman opposes resentencing and alleges incomplete responsibility by the brothers.
- In 1989, Erik and Lyle Menendez were found guilty of murdering their parents, Jose, who worked as an entertainment executive, and Kitty Menendez, at the family residence in Beverly Hills when the brothers were 18 and 21 years old.
- During an April 17, 2025 hearing, Hochman denied any conflict of interest despite defense claims of bias and filed motions opposing his removal, while attorneys led by Mark Geragos argued Hochman's hostility risks a fair hearing.
- Governor Newsom has requested an evaluation by the state parole board ahead of a final hearing on June 13 that could impact the decision on granting clemency, while experts note that motions to disqualify prosecutors in such cases are seldom successful.
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Judge sets Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing for next week; assessment shows 'moderate risk' if released
A judge on Friday set Erik and Lyle Menendez's resentencing hearing for next week after an evaluation considering the potential danger of their release showed a "moderate risk" of committing violence.
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