Nearly three decades after Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for the murders of their parents, a California judge has reopened a door many believed would remain closed.

A judge has reduced the Menendez brothers' murder sentences, making them eligible for parole after more than 30 years behind bars.

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, after arguing that they acted in self-defense.

Erik and Lyle Menendez had their sentence reduced from life without parole to 50 years to life and are now eligible for parole The post DA Nathan Hochman Responds to Menendez Brothers Resentencing: ‘Justice Should Never Be Swayed by Spectacle’ appeared first on TheWrap.

According to the DA, Clemency evaluation has assessed the risk the Menéndez Brothers would pose to the public if released, and found it moderate. The conclusion was reached after California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked for a comprehensive risk assessment.

The brothers' uphill battle to regain their freedom returns to court Friday as the court hears why the defense believes DA Nathan Hochman's bias against them means he needs to go.