Menendez Brothers

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.

The Menendez brothers’ case has been moved to a Van Nuys court, where a judge will consider potentially resentencing them. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 I-Team at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.

The request by Los Angeles County prosecutors to reduce the prison sentences for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life-without-parole terms for murdering their parents with shotgun blasts in 1989 inside the family’s Beverly Hills home, will be heard at the Van Nuys Courthouse. The case was transferred to Van Nuys Friday by the presiding judge of the…

The family of Eric and Lyle Menendez reacts to the District Attorney’s recommendation of resentencing on Thursday. Darsha Philips reports for NBC4 at 11:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will recommend the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez due to new evidence and a determination that the brothers are no threat to society.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announces that he is recommending the resentencing of the Menendez brothers, who are behind bars for murdering their parents at their Beverly Hills home in 1989. The move could result in the brothers being freed from prison. This press conference was held on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.