Menendez Brothers Granted Parole Eligibility After Sentence Reduction

The Menendez brothers' murder sentences have been reduced, giving them a chance at parole. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic reduced Erik and Lyle Menendez's sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life. The judge cited California's youthful offender law, as the crime was committed before age 26. "I'm not saying they should be released," the judge said. "But I do believe they've done enough." The parole board will now decide whether to release them. The brothers have spent 35 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. This decision has sparked renewed interest and debate about justice and the application of youthful offender laws in high-profile cases.