Prosecutors Seek Delay in Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing to Review Crucial Parole Board Assessment

Prosecutors from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office have submitted a new motion to postpone the resentencing hearing of Erik and Lyle Menendez. This development follows a recent judicial decision that went against the prosecution. The motion, filed on Wednesday, emphasizes the need for the court to review a recently completed parole board assessment before proceeding with the hearing.

The Menendez brothers, who are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, are scheduled to appear virtually in a Los Angeles courtroom. The hearing will address the contentious issue of whether the brothers should be granted freedom. Prosecutors have highlighted the importance of obtaining the “comprehensive risk assessments” completed by state prison and parole officials, which they believe are crucial for the court’s consideration.

In their legal filing, prosecutors requested that the court make every effort to secure these assessments from the Governor’s Office. The hearing, originally set for Thursday, faces potential delays as the District Attorney’s Office raises concerns about the availability of the reports in time for the scheduled proceedings.

The outcome of this hearing could have significant implications for the Menendez brothers, who have been incarcerated for over three decades. The court’s decision on whether to delay the hearing will depend on the availability and review of the risk assessments, which are deemed vital by the prosecution for a thorough evaluation of the case.