Erik and Lyle Menendez may soon gain freedom as California Governor Gavin Newsom withdrew his request for clemency investigations in their case. This decision transforms an upcoming parole board hearing into a potential path for early release. The brothers previously had their sentence modified from life without parole to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole due to their age at the time of the crime. While legal experts see positive momentum, the final decision rests with Governor Newsom, who plays a critical role in the parole process.
"We are hopeful that the governor will write the final chapter in the brothers' release," their attorney, Mark Geragos, said.
"Assuming they can show genuine remorse and rehabilitation at the hearing, they will be recommended for parole. Gov. Newsom is the only person who can get in the way of it," said Louis Shapiro.
"I have great respect for their judgment and the very relatively small percentage of parole applications they actually approve, and I tend to approve most of them," he said.
"The board on Wednesday informed legal representatives that the governor has...
"Governor Newsom withdrew his request for clemency investigations into the case, turning a hearing scheduled in June before the parole board into an opportunity for early release."
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