Erik and Lyle Menendez have been resentenced to 50 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the 1989 murder of their parents.

Erik and Lyle Menendez 's much-anticipated resentencing hearing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence, clearing the way for a potential release from prison. Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who is pushing for their release, said he plans to call seven witnesses.

Members of the Menéndez family testified on the brothers' behalf yesterday, appealing to Jesic that Lyle and Erik had taken advantage of educational and community resources at th

The case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who killed their parents in 1989, has captured national attention for decades.

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.