A California judge has shortened Erik and Lyle Menendez's sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole to 50 years to life. They’re now eligible for parole under California’s youthful offender law because they committed the crime under the age of 26 and served 35 years behind bars. The brothers were found guilty of first-degree murder in the killings of their parents in 1989 California judge resentences Menendez brothers to be eligible for parole
Menendez brothers resentenced giving them potential path for release
A California judge has shortened Erik and Lyle Menendez's sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole to 50 years to life. They’re now eligible for parole under California’s youthful offender law because they committed the crime under the age of 26 and served 35 years behind bars. The brothers were found guilty of first-degree murder in the killings of their parents in 1989 California judge resentences Menendez brothers to be eligible for parole