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The Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility state prison

Nation Aug 24

Both Menendez brothers were denied parole. Here are 5 takeaways from their hearings

By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

Nation Aug 23

Lyle Menendez attends his Board of Parole hearing online from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego
California board denies Lyle Menendez parole after rejecting his brother Erik’s appeal

Lyle Menendez was denied parole Friday by the same board that a day earlier rejected his brother Erik’s appeal for freedom after serving decades in prison for killing their parents in 1989 at their Beverly Hills mansion. The reason was the same:…

By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

Nation Aug 22

TRIAL OF THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS IN LOS ANGELES
What Erik Menendez said in his hearing before being denied parole

During his hearing he offered his most detailed account in years of how he was raised and why he made the choices he did — both at the time of his parents' killing and during his decades in prison.

By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

Nation Aug 22

Menendez Brothers Clemency Hearing
California parole board denies release for Erik Menendez due to misbehavior in prison

The commissioners determined that Menendez should not be freed after an all-day hearing during which they questioned him about why he committed the crime and violated prison rules.

By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

Nation Aug 21

Hearing in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, in Los Angeles
The Menendez brothers are getting parole hearings in California. Here’s what to know

The brothers have separate hearings and will be evaluated independently of each other.

By Associated Press

May 14

What’s next for the Menendez brothers after their sentences were reduced?

By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

On Tuesday, the brothers were granted their first chance at freedom in decades.

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May 14

Judge reduces Menendez brothers’ murder sentences, making them eligible for parole

By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a new shot at freedom after 35 years behind bars for murdering their parents, a judge ruled Tuesday.

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Apr 17

Menendez brothers’ bid for shorter sentence and possible parole delayed again

By Jaimie Ding, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Erik and Lyle Menendez's bid for shorter sentences and a shot at freedom has again been delayed due to disputes among prosecutors and their lawyers.

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Mar 10

DA does not support resentencing Menendez brothers, says they repeatedly lied about why they killed parents

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

The district attorney of Los Angeles County says he does not support the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez.

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Oct 24

WATCH: Los Angeles prosecutors to give Menendez brothers chance at freedom with resentencing

By Stefanie Dazio, Jaimie Ding, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced during a Thursday news conference that his office would recommend the brothers be sentenced to 50 years to life. But he says their ages at the time of the crimes mean they…

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