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Family calls for release of Menendez brothers as prosecutors review new evidence
In a news conference Wednesday in Los Angeles, family members made a plea for the release from prison of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in the 1989 murders of their parents. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Menendez brothers' relatives corroborate allegations of abuse, call for their release
Multiple relatives of the Menendez brothers held a news conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday to push for Erik and Lyle Menendez's release. The two have been in prison since 1996 after they were ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Why the Menendez Brothers case is back in the spotlight, decades after their conviction
CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi discusses how a new generation is re-evaluating the Menendez Brothers' claims of emotional and sexual abuse. Decades after their conviction, the L.A. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated due to sexual abuse allegations
Lyle and Erik Menendez could be resentenced after recent documentaries and a re-evaluation of evidence shapes new generation's opinion on the brothers.Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
Decision to resentence Menendez brothers to arrive by the week's end: DA
LA District Attorney George Gascon was prompted to give an update on his timeline. The next scheduled court date is in November.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Live: L.A. DA announces decision on resentencing in Menendez brothers' case
Watch live coverage as Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announces his decision on the potential resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez. Gascón has said his office was reviewing ...Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
The Menendez Brothers: How True Crime Is Re-Examining Old Cases
A thriving genre built on podcasts and documentaries, coupled with younger generations’ more skeptical worldview, helped revitalize interest in this case and others like it.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Menendez brothers should be resentenced, Los Angeles County DA says
Lyle and Erik Menendez should be resentenced in the 1989 killings of their parents, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday. The case will now go before a Los Angeles ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Los Angeles County DA recommends resentencing the Menendez brothers
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday that his office will ask the court to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, two brothers convicted in the notorious 1989 murders ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole
Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
What to know about Menendez brothers case amid resentencing recommendation
CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi discusses the latest in the Menendez brothers' case after the L.A. district attorney recommended resentencing.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Could the Menendez brothers be released? L.A. prosecutors push for resentencing
In a surprising move, L.A. prosecutors are calling for a resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 of the first-degree murder of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Caroline ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea
Erik and Lyle Menendez launched an ongoing beautification initiative in the prison where they are serving life sentences for the 1989 killings of their parentsWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Menendez brothers receive support for clemency from LA County DA
Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent more than 30 years behind bars for the 1989 murder of their parents, have received support in their bid for clemency from Los Angeles County District Attorney ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
L.A. County DA Gascón supports clemency request for Menendez brothers
The district attorney for Los Angeles County said Wednesday he wants the California governor to grant clemency for Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers who are serving life sentences for killing ...Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Menendez brothers' prosecutors insist nothing has changed: 'They slaughtered their mother'
Current and former prosecutors who tried the brothers in the 1990s told NBC News they believe Erik and Lyle Menendez are cold-blooded killers who should be in prison.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Los Angeles County DA to decide on Menendez brothers' resentencing within 10 days
LA County DA George Gascón told NBC News Wednesday he hopes to make a decision within 10 days about whether to recommend a resentencing for the Menendez brothers.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Some Menendez brothers' family members rally for reduced sentence amid new evidence
Dozens of relatives of Erik and Lyle Menendez ramped up public support for the brothers on Wednesday with a press conference in Los Angeles. The brothers have spent decades in prison for murdering ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
The Menendez Brothers Were Sent to Jail for Life. A Netflix Hit Could Change Their Fate.
Hollywood treatment of the famed 1990s murder case is drawing new attention. Will Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series set the siblings free?Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 19 -
DA wants Menendez brothers resentenced, which could free them from prison for parents' murders
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday said he will seek resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez in their parents' murders.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
What to know about the Menendez brothers' murder case as DA plans to ask for resentencing
The Los Angeles County district attorney is set to recommend Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced Friday. The Menendez brothers are currently serving life in prison for the 1989 murder of their ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Los Angeles D.A.’s Move in Menendez Brothers Case Comes Amid Tough Re-election Bid
The review of the high-profile murder case by George Gascón’s office began more than a year ago. But critics say the timing of the decision was political.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Beyoncé, whose ‘Freedom’ is Harris’ campaign anthem, is expected at Democrat's Texas rally on Friday
Beyoncé is expected to appear Friday in her hometown of Houston at a rally for Vice President Kamala HarrisEntertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
AP sources: Beyoncé, whose song 'Freedom' is Harris campaign anthem, is expected to be at Harris' Houston rally Friday
AP sources: Beyoncé, whose song 'Freedom' is Harris campaign anthem, is expected to be at Harris' Houston rally FridayEntertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
Cowboys' Trevon Diggs laments missed chance to play big brother Stefon Diggs for second year in a row
The wait for Diggs vs. Diggs continuesSports - CBS Sports - October 30 -