A judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, ruling Tuesday the brothers will be eligible for parole. The brothers have been serving life without parole for the killings.

The brothers were resentenced to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them immediately eligible for parole.

A California judge ruled Tuesday that Erik and Lyle Menendez can be resentenced, clearing the way for the siblings to receive a lesser penalty for the 1989 shotgun murder of their parents.The ruling from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic came after months of delays,