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Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The brothers claimed they acted in self-defense after enduring years of abuse, while prosecutors argued the motive was financial gain. Their trials, highly publicized at the time, included one that ended in a mistrial. Recently, new evidence of abuse by their father has resurfaced, sparking renewed calls for resentencing. The Los Angeles District Attorney initially recommended a sentence of 50 years to life, making the brothers eligible for parole. However, after a change in leadership, the new DA replaced the deputies who supported resentencing and is now reviewing the case. Public opinion remains divided, with some family members advocating for their release while others oppose it. The case has been the subject of numerous documentaries and dramatizations, including a recent Netflix series.

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True Crime: The Menendez Brothers, Murder, Abuse, and the Fight for Parole