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The Menendez brothers case reflects a shifting culture across decades

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The trials of Lyle and Erik Menendez and their conviction for killing their parents came at a time when televised trials captured national audiences in the 1990s.

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After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next

Read full article: After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next

Lyle and Erik Menendez could end up before a parole board as early as next month after they were granted their first chance at freedom in decades.

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A timeline of the Menendez brothers' double-murder case

Read full article: A timeline of the Menendez brothers' double-murder case

Erik and Lyle Menendez have spent nearly 30 years in prison for the double murder of their parents.

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Judge reduces Menendez brothers' murder sentences, putting them a step closer to freedom

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

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Judge sets dates for Menendez brothers' resentencing hearings

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A judge has set dates for hearings to consider resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez.

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Erik and Lyle Menendez have created self-help groups and programs while locked up for 35 years

Read full article: Erik and Lyle Menendez have created self-help groups and programs while locked up for 35 years

Erik and Lyle Menendez have spent most of their lives in prison.

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What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom

Read full article: What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom

The district attorney of Los Angeles County says he does not support resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989.

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Timeline of the Menendez brothers’ murder case

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

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LA district attorney says he won’t support resentencing the Menendez brothers because they lied

Read full article: LA district attorney says he won’t support resentencing the Menendez brothers because they lied

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

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LIVE: LA district attorney gives update on Menendez brothers case

Read full article: LIVE: LA district attorney gives update on Menendez brothers case

Cousins of Erik and Lyle Menendez spoke out to criticize the Los Angeles district attorney’s recent decision to oppose a new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents.

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California governor orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed

Read full article: California governor orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed

Attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez say California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents.

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LA district attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers, still deciding on resentencing

Read full article: LA district attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers, still deciding on resentencing

The Los Angeles district attorney says he not yet decided whether to recommend resentencing Lyle and Erik Menendez.

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Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing pushed to March because of Los Angeles-area wildfires

Read full article: Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing pushed to March because of Los Angeles-area wildfires

A new sentencing hearing for brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez in the killing of their parents has been delayed for nearly two months because of Southern California’s wildfires.

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New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers' family as he continues to review the case

Read full article: New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers' family as he continues to review the case

The new Los Angeles County district attorney has met with the Menendez brothers’ family as he continues to review the brothers' bid for freedom 35 years after they were convicted of killing their parents.

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What to know about the Menendez brothers' resentencing plea

Read full article: What to know about the Menendez brothers' resentencing plea

A judge has delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago.

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Judge in LA delays until January decision on resentencing Menendez brothers

Read full article: Judge in LA delays until January decision on resentencing Menendez brothers

A judge has delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago.

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California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case

Read full article: California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won’t make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the case.

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True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good

Read full article: True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good

In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children.

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Erik and Lyle Menendez are a step closer to leaving prison, but freedom won't come quickly

Read full article: Erik and Lyle Menendez are a step closer to leaving prison, but freedom won't come quickly

Erik and Lyle Menendez still have a long way to go before they can walk out of prison, even though the Los Angeles County district attorney has recommended their life-without-parole sentence be thrown out and the brothers be resentenced and immediately eligible for parole.

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Prosecutors to recommend resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents

Read full article: Prosecutors to recommend resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents

Prosecutors are recommending that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.

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Menendez brothers' family push for their release as prosecutors review 1989 case

Read full article: Menendez brothers' family push for their release as prosecutors review 1989 case

More than a dozen family members of the convicted Menendez brothers are calling for their release from prison following the 1989 killings of their parents.

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Los Angeles prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers' 1996 murder conviction

Read full article: Los Angeles prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers' 1996 murder conviction

Prosecutors in Los Angeles say they are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers to determine whether they should be serving life sentences for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion more than 35 years ago.

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