Menendez brothers resentencing hearing begins
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Prosecutors have said they oppose resentencing because the brothers have not admitted to lies told during their trial about why they killed their parents.
A hearing that could give Erik and Lyle Menendez a chance at freedom after more than 35 years in prison finally began Tuesday, with the brothers' relatives telling a judge it's time for them to come home.
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Court TV on MSNMenendez Brothers’ Attorney: The Family ‘Wants Them Out Now’Mark Geragos, the attorney representing Lyle and Erik Menendez, took aim at DA Nathan Hochman, who he said was spreading misinformation.
In April, Hochman moved to withdraw Gascón’s recommendation, arguing that he did not believe the brothers had taken full responsibility for their crimes. This move was then rejected by Judge Jesic, paving the way for this week’s hearings to take place.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman discussed the Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing in Los Angeles, California with reporters.
Dec. 3: Nathan Hochman is sworn into office as the new district attorney of LA County. Feb. 21: Hochman says his office will oppose a new trial for the Menendez brothers. He cast doubt on the evidence of sexual abuse. The following week, Newsom orders the ...