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3 days ago · The brothers were convicted in 1996 of first-degree murder for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. If a judge approves the recommendation, it would make them eligible for immediate parole. Gascón said he believed the brothers have “paid their debt to society”.
Sep 20, 2024 · Once convicted, the $14.5 million estate they initially inherited was quickly depleted by taxes, legal fees, and poor financial decisions. According to probate records, nearly $10.8 million had been spent, much of it on the brothers’ defense, inflated real estate appraisals, and stock losses.
2 days ago · If released on parole, the brothers would be subjected to monitoring and check-ins, Buckmire said. Parole often comes with conditions like maintaining a job and avoiding drugs, he said. Path 3: Clemency. On Oct. 28, the Menendez brothers’ defense opened a third track to potential freedom by submitting a request to the governor for clemency.
1 day ago · Path 3: Clemency. On Oct. 28, the Menendez brothers' defense opened a third track to potential freedom by submitting a request to the governor for clemency. The district attorney announced days later that he supports the brothers' bid for clemency, which would commute their sentence or grant a pardon.
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- EMILY SHAPIRO
5 days ago · Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón this week took a major step toward reducing their sentences, and if the court approves, they could be eligible for parole immediately. The brothers ...
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- Michael Ruiz,Ashley Papa
2 days ago · Here’s a look at life in prison for the notorious brothers and three paths to potential freedom: The case. Lyle Menendez, then 21, and Erik Menendez, then 18, admitted to buying shotguns and ...
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Oct 24, 2024 · Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents in 1989 and have been incarcerated for 34 years. Here’s what the Menendez brothers’ lives are like today.