Menendez Brothers

Some members of the media and the public were able to hear from the Menendez brothers for the first time in years.

The Menendez brothers were part of a court hearing in Van Nuys. NBC4’s Eric Leonard explains what happened.

A crowd gathered early Thursday for a hearing that marked the first time in decades that the Menendez brothers appeared together for a court proceeding.

A lottery system was used to determine who could attend a hearing involving the Menendez brothers. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News. 

The Menendez brothers are set to appear in a court room in Van Nuys on Monday. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 25, 2024. 

Erik and Lyle Menendez were part of a court hearing in Van Nuys to determine what happens next in the brother’s murder case.

Erik and Lyle Menendez are expected to make their return to the courtroom Monday, virtually, for the first time in several years as they continue their fight for their freedom. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News a 11 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2024.

For nearly 40 years, Mona Shafer Edwards has been the sketch artist for some of America’s most high-profile trials.

The Menendez brothers are back in court on Monday as will the sketch artist of their second trial, Mona Shafer Edwards. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Nov. 22, 2024.

A status conference is scheduled for Monday in the Menendez brothers case. Legal analyst Royal Oakes discusses the proceeding Friday Nov. 22, 2024 on Today in LA. 

In an NBCLA exclusive interview, the Menendez brother’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, has confirmed that the pair are expected to make a virtual appearance during their court hearing next week. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2024.

The Menendez brothers will make an appearance and speak during a court hearing scheduled to take place next Monday.

Erik and Lyle Menendez are expected to attend Monday’s status hearing virtually. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2024.

The Menendez brothers’ request to challenge the validity of their murder convictions is expected to be heard at a Van Nuys courtroom Monday morning.

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez just two weeks ago. Now, Gascón has lost reelection campaign, and the city’s District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman could withdraw the resentencing request.

While supporters and relatives of Erik and Lyle Menendez have advocated for their resentencing and possible release from prison, current and former prosecutors who tried the brothers in the 1990s told NBC News that they believe the men are cold-blooded killers and should remain where they are — behind bars.

Los Angeles county’s next top prosecutor will likely seek a delay in the Menendez brothers’ re-sentencing case at a December hearing as he seeks to review facts and evidence in the decades-old case, multiple sources close to Los Angeles County District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman told NBC News.

Nathan Hochman, who is set to be sworn in on Dec. 2, said he will review how to proceed with the resentencing request filed by George Gascón. The I-Team’s Eric Leonard reports the NBC4 News on Nov. 6, 2024.

A Los Angeles judge will hold a hearing in a couple of weeks to see whether the Menendez brothers can be released on parole. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

The resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez will take place on Dec. 11, according to a court official.