Gov. Gavin Newsom Discusses Menendez Brothers Case Ahead of Parole Hearing
CALIFORNIA, JUL 21 – Governor Gavin Newsom will decide on the Menendez brothers’ parole eligibility after resentencing reduced their sentences to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole.
- Parole board hearings for the Menendez brothers begin Aug. 21, after they were resentenced in May 2025, making them eligible for parole.
- Earlier this year, the resentencing process began, following renewed public interest sparked by Murphy’s Netflix series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'.
- Prison reports show a moderate risk increase, as the brothers were cited in recent months for possessing cellphones in prison.
- On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom discussed deciding the Menendez case before Labor Day, saying `The governor holds the final say and is expected to make a decision by Labor Day if the parole board recommends release.`
- The parole process could take months to years, according to multiple outlets, and the decision moves to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk if the panel recommends release.
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