Prosecutors to decide on resentencing for Menendez brothers in Los Angeles murder case

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Prosecutors in Los Angeles will announce their decision on whether to seek resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. They are currently serving life sentences without parole. The Menendez brothers admitted to the killings but claim they acted in self-defense after years of abuse. The case is being reexamined due to a growing understanding of sexual abuse victims. Recent developments include a request for reconsideration based on new evidence and a Netflix docuseries that has brought renewed attention to the case. Family members of the brothers have also spoken out about the trial's context.


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