Menendez brothers court hearing scheduled for Monday with public lottery for seats

A hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez is set for Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Van Nuys, Los Angeles. Sixteen seats will be available to the public through a lottery system, with ticket distribution from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 for the murder of their parents. They claimed they acted out of fear due to past abuse, while prosecutors argued for financial motives. Their case is being reexamined after a petition was filed in May 2023. California Governor Gavin Newsom will wait for the new L.A. County District Attorney to review the case before making any clemency decisions.