Menendez Brothers Have Murder Sentence Reduced & Are Now Eligible For Parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 and sentenced to life without parole, have been re-sentenced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole. Their case now hinges on a recommendation from a parole board followed by Governor Gavin Newsom's decision. Relatives testified that time has transformed them since the crime, while their attorney advocates for a reduced sentence of voluntary manslaughter. The Menendez story resurfaced following the Netflix series "Monsters," with Kim Kardashian supporting their release in an NBC essay, critiquing media portrayals and emphasizing their changed lives post-custody.