Menendez Brothers

After attending a court hearing for the first time in years, Lyle and Erik Menendez are feeling more than cautiously optimistic about their possible release, their attorney Mark Geragos said Monday.

A re-sentencing hearing, one legal avenue to the brothers’ release, scheduled for Dec. 11 was postponed to late January. Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

Mark Geragos, Menendez brothers’ defense attorney, said the brothers are feeling more than optimistic after a hearing on Monday. This video appeared on the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

International media as well as people from different parts of the county gathered in front of the Van Nuys courthouse to cover the status hearing. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

Here’s a timeline of how the Menendez brothers’ saga unfolded over the years.

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. 

Lyle Menendez’s wife Rebecca Sneed has announced that they are separating after 21 years of marriage.

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.

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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.