Judge reduces Menendez brothers’ murder sentences, putting them a step closer to freedom

The brothers have spent more than 30 years in prison for killing their parents at their Beverly Hills home in 1989.

FILE – This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez. (California Dept. of Corrections via AP, File)

By Associated Press

UPDATED: May 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM PDT

The brothers have spent more than 30 years in prison for killing their parents in 1989.

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Originally Published: May 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM PDT

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