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Prosecutors in California are examining the convictions of the Menendez brothers, who were imprisoned for killing their parents in 1989. The review will assess if they should be resentenced or even released.
The review comes after petitions filed by the brothers last year alleging they were abused by their father. While these allegations are under investigation, no confirmation has been made.
Prosecutors will evaluate the brothers’ prison behavior and rehabilitation, and determine if they deserve a reduction in their life sentences. A hearing is scheduled for November 26th.
The Menendez brothers were initially convicted in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Their first trial ended in a mistrial due to the brothers’ claims of abuse, but those claims were limited in the second trial.
The announcement of the review coincides with the controversy surrounding a Netflix series about the case. The brothers allege that the series contains false information, while the creator defends its provocative nature.
Kim Kardashian has expressed support for the brothers’ release, citing their rehabilitation. District Attorney Gascón, facing re-election, has overseen the resentencing of over 300 people, with only four committing crimes since.