Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has withdrawn his request to resentence the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. The decision comes after a Netflix series about the case brought renewed attention to their story.
In an exclusive interview with TMZ founder Harvey Levin, who spoke with the brothers while they are incarcerated, a stunning contrast emerged between his initial impressions as a young reporter covering their trial and the men he met today. “They’re introspective, they’re thoughtful, they are remorseful,” Levin said, describing their demeanor 35 years after the crime.
The Menendez brothers have spent over 30 years in prison and have undergone significant personal transformations. They have started programs to support other inmates, including a hospice program and a suicide prevention initiative. They also earned advanced college degrees while behind bars.
However, the prospect of their release remains highly polarizing. Hochman’s office stated that the decision to withdraw the resentencing request was based on the brothers’ failure to demonstrate full insight into their crimes. A hearing for the request is scheduled for Friday, but Levin believes it may be unnecessary, as Governor Gavin Newsom has already sent the case to the parole board.
Levin suggests that Newsom’s motivations are driven by his presidential ambitions and a desire to release the brothers if they can prove rehabilitation. This move would be seen as a bold political gesture, given the country’s divided opinion on the Menendez brothers’ release.
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