L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers

Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.

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L.A. DA withdraws recommendation to reduce Menendez brothers' sentences

Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor said Monday that he had withdrawn a recommendation to reduce the prison terms of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving sentences of life without parole for the ...
NBC News - 2h
Menendez brothers: LA district attorney asks court to rescind resentencing motion

Nathan Hochman says he would consider support only if pair ‘fully accept complete responsibility’ for 1989 killings. The Los Angeles district attorney has said he is opposed to the resentencing of ...
The Guardian - 2h
Menendez brothers resentencing bid opposed by LA district attorney

The new district attorney's stand could roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease the brothers' punishment for killing their parents.
BBC News - 1h
Latest news on Menendez brothers' resentencing proceedings

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says his office is proceeding with the resentencing process for Erik and Lyle Menendez, but has moved to withdraw a motion from the previous DA ...
CBS News - 1h
Menendez brothers: DA asks to withdraw resentencing motion, blames litany of lies

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asking the court to withdraw the previous district attorney's motion for resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.
ABC News - 2h
Menendez brothers' cousin slams DA: 'Hostile, dismissive and patronizing'

A cousin of the Menendez brothers is accusing Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman of being "hostile, dismissive and patronizing" to the family.
ABC News - 4h
Judge to decide if Menendez brothers' resentencing moves forward

The Los Angeles district attorney will withdraw his predecessor's recommendation to reduce the prison sentences of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The fate of the brothers now rests in the hands of the ...
NBC News - 3h
Xavier Worthy of Chiefs released from jail, won't face domestic assault charges

Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.
CBS News - 1d
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's 'reckless' behaviour led to baby's death, retrial told

Prosecutors say the couple put their relationship above their baby's life.
BBC News - 3h

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