{
  "id": 6363497,
  "title": "Menendez brothers get earlier shot at parole",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/menendez-brothers-get-earlier-shot-at-parole",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-09T01:21:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/after-decades-behind-bars-erik-and-lyle-menendez-get-an-earlier-shot-at-parole/articleshow/133948139.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Erik and Lyle Menendez, the convicted killers of their parents, are set to face a parole board again in March 2028, a significant reduction from the initial expectation of 2028. Originally sentenced to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their father, Jose Menendez, and mother, Kitty Menendez, in 1996, the brothers' sentences were reduced to 50 years to life in May 2025 due to their age at the time of the crimes. Despite being denied parole in August 2025, the California Board of Parole granted them the opportunity to apply for further hearings, which were later moved up to March 2028. The decision was primarily based on petitions submitted by the brothers, indicating a change in their circumstances or new information suggesting their suitability for parole. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation allows prisoners to request earlier parole reviews under certain conditions. While parole denials can be reviewed after a year, the outcome largely depends on the preferences of the parole commissioners and the circumstances surrounding the inmates' cases. The Menendez brothers' story has gained considerable attention, with Netflix producing documentaries and increasing public support for their cause. In recent years, the brothers have been involved in various initiatives, including establishing a hospice program and beautification projects within the prison, demonstrating their efforts to grow, heal, and contribute positively to their environment.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Menendez brothers to face parole board again in March 2028.",
    "Sentences reduced to 50 years to life in May 2025.",
    "Parole granted for re-application after August 2025 denial."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}