Judge Rejects Bid by Menendez Brothers for New Trial

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were recently denied parole, have now been blocked from another once-promising path to freedom.

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The Menendez murder case through the pages of The New York Times.

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Heart of the Menendez Case: Who Deserves a Second Chance?

Media attention has brought the Menendez brothers to the cusp of early release from prison. Criminal justice reform proponents hope other prisoners benefit.

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Menendez Brothers Parole Hearings: What to Expect and How to Follow

The hearings will be held on consecutive days, with separate deliberations for each brother.

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In Menendez Brothers Case, a Reckoning With the 1990s

As a court reviewed the Menendez murder case, the culture and politics of the 1990s were scrutinized almost as much as the horrific crime.

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Menendez Brothers Resentenced to Life With Parole, Paving Way for Freedom

The decision could lead to the release of Lyle and Erik Menendez, more than three decades after they were sent to prison for killing their parents.

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The Menendez Brothers Chicken Wing Empire That Never Was

Lyle Menendez had grand plans to franchise Chuck’s Spring Street Cafe before he was arrested. The New Jersey restaurant endures.

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Judge Delays a Resentencing Hearing for the Menendez Brothers

The proceedings were pushed back for three weeks over the issue of whether a key report on Erik and Lyle Menendez was admissible.

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As the Menendez Brothers Seek Freedom, Will Their Good Behavior in Prison Help?

More than 35 years after they killed their parents in Beverly Hills, Lyle and Erik Menendez are closer than ever to freedom. Meditation classes, mural painting and mentorship may help.

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L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers

Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.

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