The two-day proceeding in L.A. ended its first day with the judge resentencing the brothers imprisoned for over three decades for their parents' 1989 murders.

Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced yesterday, making them eligible for parole. This comes after they’ve served 35 years in prison for killing their parents.

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.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman released a statement after a judge resentenced the Menendez brothers.

Nearly three decades after Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for the murders of their parents, a California judge has reopened a door many believed would remain closed.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman weighed in on Judge Michael Jesic's ruling in the Erik and Lyle Menéndez's resentencing case

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.

A judge on Tuesday re-sentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life for the 1989 shotgun killings of their parents in Beverly Hills, making them eligible for parole after serving nearly 35 years.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that his office has filed opposition to the recusal motion that was filed by the Menendez brothers, which seeks to remove the DA from the case.

Lyle and Erik Menendez could stay in prison — even if the court rules to resentence them for the 1989 slaying of their wealthy father, prosecutors said Tuesday.