The two-day proceeding in L.A. ended on its first day with the judge resentencing the brothers who have spent more than three decades behind bars for their parents' 1989 murders.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a judge used his office’s reports to decide that the Menendez brothers should be resentenced, but the DA's office maintains they are not ready for release — based on those same facts.

The Menendez brothers' family says Nathan Hochman's efforts to block resentencing "do not align" with their views.

Lyle and Erik Menendez could stay in prison — even if the court rules to resentence them for the 1989 slaying of their wealthy father, prosecutors said Tuesday. Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said even if the famous killers get a reduced sentence for killing Jose,

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman speaks to the media during a hearing in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez,

The move streamlines the potential path to freedom for the brothers who have served more than 35 years in prison since being sentenced for killing their parents with shotguns in 1989.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman talked about the "L" he took in court during a public meeting just hours after convicted double murderers Erik and Lyle Menendez inched closer to freedom with their big legal victory Tuesday.