California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will not make a decision on clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez until the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, reviews the case.
The Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, have been seeking clemency as one of several legal avenues for release. Hochman, who takes office in December, will play a key role in determining the future of the case. Newsom's decision to wait underscores the importance of the DA's review in this high-profile case.
The brothers' legal team continues to push for their release through multiple channels.
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@8NR9NY3Libertarian1yr1Y
Why should the state even have the power to decide clemency in the first place?
It's good that Newsom is giving the new DA time to review the case, especially since there are serious questions about the abuse the Menendez brothers allegedly suffered. Hopefully, Hochman takes a deep look at the context and doesn't just rubber stamp the original decision.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Newsom says he will hold Menendez brothers' clemency decision until new LA DA reviews case
Attorneys for the brothers are currently seeking three routes to get the brothers released, including by getting clemency from the governor himself. However, Newsom's office said he would wait for LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman's review.
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