Lyle and Erik Menendez, sentenced to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, were denied parole last week but have three potential paths to freedom: reapplying for parole in three years, seeking clemency from California Governor Gavin Newsom, or filing a habeas corpus petition based on new evidence of abuse. Their attorney argues this new evidence could lead to a lesser penalty, while the District Attorney opposes the petition, stating it doesn’t meet legal standards for a new trial.
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