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The listening to for the Menendez brothers has been postponed for practically two months due to the wildfires hitting Los Angeles County, the county’s chief prosecutor mentioned Friday.
Erik and Lyle Menendez have been scheduled to look in courtroom within the legal case from January 30 to 31, amid their quest for freedom after being sentenced to life in jail for the homicide of their dad and mom.
The listening to will now happen from March 20 to 21 “as a result of influence of the latest wildfires on the events’ intensive preparations for the hearings,” LA County District Legal professional Nathan Hochman’s workplace mentioned in a press release.
Prosecutors and protection counsel met with LA Superior Courtroom Decide Michael Jesic on Friday to set a brand new date for the legal case listening to, the workplace mentioned.
These reserving pictures, taken on October 10, 2024, present Erik and Lyle Menendez.
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The postponement comes as Los Angeles County battles two devastating wildfires, the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have destroyed 1000’s of buildings. A minimum of 27 individuals are believed to have died within the fires, which each began on January 7.
The fires quickly affected the operation of a number of courthouses in Los Angeles County, though all 36 courthouses within the county remained open, based on the LA Superior Courtroom.
Hochman mentioned earlier this month that he has been in touch with the Menendez brothers’ kinfolk, however that he’s nonetheless reviewing the details within the case and has not but determined whether or not he helps the brothers’ bid for freedom.
Erik and Lyle Menendez have been convicted in 1996 of the 1989 murders of their dad and mom, Jose and Kitty Menendez, who they shot within the household’s Beverly Hills dwelling.
The protection claimed the brothers acted in self-defense after enduring years of sexual abuse by the hands of their father, however prosecutors alleged they killed for cash.
Lyle and Erik Menendez, 21 and 18 years previous respectively on the time of the crime, have been sentenced to 2 consecutive life sentences with out the opportunity of parole.
ABC Information’ Emily Shapiro contributed to this report.
