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Menendez Brothers Score Court Win, as Judge Allows Resentencing to Proceed


Lyle and Erik Menendez won a victory in court Friday, as a judge refused to allow the D.A. to withdraw a resentencing request.

The Menendez brothers scored a victory in court on Friday, as a judge denied the Los Angeles District Attorney’s move to withdraw a resentencing petition. Nathan Hochman, who defeated Gascón in the November election, sought to withdraw his predecessor’s petition, arguing that the brothers had not taken full responsibility for their crimes and remained a threat to the community. At a lengthy hearing on Friday, attorneys on both sides argued over whether Hochman had the right to rescind his predecessor’s request, and whether the brothers are truly rehabilitated.

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