Erik and Lyle Menendez Granted Resentencing Hearing as Judge Rejects New D.A.’s Motion

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As a gaming enthusiast speaking from my perspective, I’d say:

“Over the weekend, Erik and Lyle Menendez scored a significant win in our ongoing struggle for freedom. Just when the new Los Angeles district attorney thought he had an upper hand, a California judge ruled in our favor, allowing our resentencing hearing to proceed. It feels like we’ve leveled up in this game of justice!

Judge Michael Jesic in Los Angeles County Superior Court declined District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s petition, which aimed to eliminate a motion seeking a reduction in sentence for the brothers convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents. The original life-without-parole sentence remains unchanged, not reduced to 50 years.

The brothers appeared in court via Zoom and made no comments about the decision on Friday.

The decision implies that the rescheduled parole hearing for the brothers, which was set for Thursday in Van Nuys, will proceed. If this resentencing occurs, Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have been exemplary prisoners during their 35-year sentence in federal prison, will become eligible for parole since they were under 29 years old at the time of the murders.

Jesic stated that everything discussed during today’s argument can be brought up at the resentencing hearing scheduled for next Thursday, to both Hochman and Balian from the district attorney’s office.

Last Friday, Balian contended before the court that the resentencing appeal filed by former District Attorney George Gascón overlooked crucial aspects of the initial crime. In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez fatally shot their parents, Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez, in the living room of their Beverly Hills mansion on August 20th. The pair were apprehended several months later, and the claim that this was a case of self-defense by two sons allegedly threatened by their lives was dismissed by half of two deadlocked juries during separate trials. This argument was subsequently prohibited from being raised in a second joint trial where they were both convicted.

Over the last several years, new proof supporting the belief that millions are now advocating for freedom has come to light. This evidence is a letter found in a deceased relative’s desk, written by Erik Menendez, which detailed the daily mistreatment he experienced and was penned eight months before the murder of his parents. The former member of Menudo, who alleges he endured abuse from Jose Menendez, is the one who claims to have written this letter.

Balian asserted that the brothers had murdered their parents due to greed, backing up his claim with psychiatric notes stating it was not an act of self-defense. However, Mark Geragos, representing the Menendez brothers, dismissed these allegations. He has accused Hochman of politicizing the case and echoed similar sentiments expressed by much of the Menendez family concerning the new District Attorney’s viewpoint on the case.

Balian claimed that the brothers killed their parents for money, using psychiatric notes to support his argument that it wasn’t self-defense. But Mark Geragos, lawyer of the Menendez brothers, disagreed with these claims. He thinks Hochman is making this a political issue and shares the opinion of many in the Menendez family about the new District Attorney’s view on the case.

As a gamer speaking about the court proceedings, I’d say, “The prosecution has given their approval for the dismissal of the sexual abuse allegations.

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2025-04-12 06:24