How killers Erik and Lyle Menendez will celebrate Thanksgiving in prison

Earlier this week, however, their path to freedom took a different path when California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will not review their clemency request until the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney makes a recommendation to extend the sentence. to set.

Nathan Hochman will take office on December 2, following his victory over District Attorney George Gascón, and has said he will review the case himself before making a decision.

Gascón recently recommended that the brothers be resentenced to 50 years to life in prison, citing good behavior while standing behind the bards. If a judge agrees, it is possible that Erik and Lyle could be immediately eligible for parole and released.

A hearing is scheduled for December 11 before a judge.