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October 27, 2024

Continuing coverage and comment on Menendez brothers' possible resentencing

Unsurprisingly, the announcement last week by the Los Angeles DA that he will seek resentencing for the Menendez brothers has generated more media coverage and comment about the case and the brothers.  Here is a partial round up of pieces catching my eye:

From the AP, "The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea."

From The Daily Beast, "Menendez Bros’ Family in Bitter Feud Over DA’s Freedom Plan"

From the Los Angeles Times, "Will the Menendez brothers be set free? How the parole board, the governor and a new D.A. could change things"

From NBC News, "Did Hollywood help the Menendez brothers’ case?"

From USA Today, "Are the Menendez brothers getting released? What to know about the resentencing decision"

The USA Today piece includes some of these details regarding timelines and procedures:

At a Thursday news conference, Nancy Theberge, deputy in charge of Gascón’s resentencing unit, said she would like to see the petition for resentencing go before a judge within the next 30 to 45 days. She added that the brothers' could attend the hearing either in person or via Zoom.... Theberge said Thursday the resentencing unit will coordinate with the defense to set up a court date so the petition requesting resentencing can be heard.

The judge overseeing the hearing will then rule on the petition and decide whether the brothers will be eligible for parole. If the judge agrees the brothers should be resentenced, they will go before a parole board, which will primarily evaluate "whether they are rehabilitated and safe to be released," Gascón said.

The district attorney said while he and some members of his office believed the brothers deserve to be resentenced, there may be other members of his office who will present arguments on why they should remain in prison for life.

"It's very possible that there will be members of this office that will be present in court opposing their resentencing – and they have a right to do so," he said, adding, "We encourage those that disagree with us to speak in the court."

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