The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has recommended that Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have been serving life sentences for murdering their parents in 1989, be resentenced due to new evidence of sexual abuse by their father. The brothers claimed they killed their parents because they feared their father was going to kill them after learning about his alleged sexual abuse of Erik. While the original motive for the murders was disputed, prosecutors now believe that the allegations of sexual abuse should be taken into consideration.
The Menendez brothers have been behind bars for 34 years and will be eligible for parole immediately if resentenced to 50 years to life. The decision has sparked controversy, with some family members calling for the brothers' release, while others believe they should remain incarcerated.