N early three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in a Beverly Hills mansion, the brothers—whose case was thrust back into the spotlight by Ryan Murphy’s 2023 docuseries —may be edging closer to freedom.

The Menendez Brothers’ sentence was reduced from life without parole to 50 years to life, making both Erik and Lyle Menendez eligible for parole consideration. According to Deadline, the decision came from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic,

The brothers' uphill battle to regain their freedom returns to court Friday as the court hears why the defense believes DA Nathan Hochman's bias against them means he needs to go.

A Los Angeles judge is listening to arguments this week over whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should receive reduced sentences. The brothers have spent more than 30 years in prison

Jose Menendez and his wife Kitty Menendez, the parents of Erik and Lyle Menendez, were shot and killed in their Beverly Hills mansion in August 1989. In July 1996, the Menendez brothers were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

After a number of delays, blocks and legal hurdles, The Menendez Brothers will finally have their resentencing hearing next week. The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez to determine their eligibility for release after more than three decades behind bars will take place on May 13 and 14 according to Judge Michael V.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has filed a formal opposition to the motion by Erik and Lyle Menendez seeking to recuse his office from their pending resentencing proceedings.