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Topline Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers fighting for release from prison after they were sentenced to life for the 1989 murder of their parents, are set to have a resentencing hearing Thursday morning in Los Angeles, which could pave the way for a reduced penalty and their eventual release. The Menendez brothers have served three decades in prison for first-degree murder of their parents. … More (Photo by Ted Soqui/Sygma via Getty Images) Sygma via Getty Images Key Facts The Menendez brothers will have a two-day hearing, beginning Thursday morning, where a judge will hear arguments and determine whether they should be eligible for a new sentence. Former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón recommended a resentencing in October, and he said he believes the brothers are not a danger to society—but Gascón was voted out a month later and replaced with District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who opposes their resentencing and accused the brothers of lying about killing their parents out of self defense. Lawyers representing the brothers, as well as lawyers for the district attorney’s office, will both present arguments to the judge, and both sides are able to call people to testify. The brothers are expected to attend the hearing virtually, though it’s unclear whether they will testify—Mark Geragos, a lawyer representing the brothers, said he would request testimony from family members, who have fervently backed the brothers’ release. If a judge reduces their sentences, the brothers could be eligible for parole, but they would still need to seek approval from a parole board—or he could reject their resentencing request, though the brothers still have other legal avenues to pursue a possible release. Why Are The Menendez Brothers Facing A Resentencing Hearing? The brothers have spent three decades in prison, but the Netflix drama series “Monsters”…

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