Menendez Brothers' Legal Battle for Clemency
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Menendez brothers will have parole board hearings in mid-June to determine whether they should be granted clemency. District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated that new evidence suggesting abuse doesn't warrant a new trial for the convicted killers. The brothers are currently serving life sentences for the murders of their parents in 1989.
Key Points
- New evidence of abuse not grounds for new trial
- Parole board hearings on June 13 for clemency consideration
- Recent California law allows for re-sentencing hearings
Pros
- Possibility of clemency for the Menendez brothers
- Parole board hearings scheduled for mid-June
Cons
- Opposition from District Attorney Nathan Hochman
- Brothers have exhausted legal avenues for freedom