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Menendez Brothers' Hearing Could Lead to Parole
Jailed for life since 1989 for killing their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez face a Thursday hearing that could revise their sentences, potentially leading to parole after a three-decade legal battle fueled by claims of childhood abuse, a docuseries, and a Netflix drama.
Menendez Brothers' Hearing Could Lead to Parole
Jailed for life since 1989 for killing their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez face a Thursday hearing that could revise their sentences, potentially leading to parole after a three-decade legal battle fueled by claims of childhood abuse, a docuseries, and a Netflix drama.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Allows Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Hearing to Proceed
A Los Angeles judge ruled against the District Attorney's motion to withdraw a previous motion for resentencing, allowing Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1989 for the murder of their parents, to proceed with their resentencing hearing on April 17th; the brothers also seek clemency from Governor...
Judge Allows Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Hearing to Proceed
A Los Angeles judge ruled against the District Attorney's motion to withdraw a previous motion for resentencing, allowing Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted in 1989 for the murder of their parents, to proceed with their resentencing hearing on April 17th; the brothers also seek clemency from Governor...
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48% Bias Score
Adnan Syed Avoids Further Jail Time in Hae Min Lee Murder Case
After his conviction was reinstated, Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in the podcast "Serial", will not serve any additional jail time for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee due to a judge's ruling that he poses no public danger, despite his conviction remaining.
Adnan Syed Avoids Further Jail Time in Hae Min Lee Murder Case
After his conviction was reinstated, Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in the podcast "Serial", will not serve any additional jail time for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee due to a judge's ruling that he poses no public danger, despite his conviction remaining.
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44% Bias Score
Hochman Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial Request
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended against a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, rejecting their petition based on new evidence of childhood abuse; however, he will decide on their resentencing request in the coming weeks, a decision that could significantly impact the...
Hochman Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial Request
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended against a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, rejecting their petition based on new evidence of childhood abuse; however, he will decide on their resentencing request in the coming weeks, a decision that could significantly impact the...
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52% Bias Score
Racial Bias in Jury Selection Could Resentence 122 North Carolina Death Row Inmates
A North Carolina judge ruled that racial bias during jury selection in Hasson Bacote's 2009 capital trial violated the Racial Justice Act of 2009, potentially leading to resentencing for over 122 death row inmates; the governor commuted Bacote's sentence to life imprisonment.
Racial Bias in Jury Selection Could Resentence 122 North Carolina Death Row Inmates
A North Carolina judge ruled that racial bias during jury selection in Hasson Bacote's 2009 capital trial violated the Racial Justice Act of 2009, potentially leading to resentencing for over 122 death row inmates; the governor commuted Bacote's sentence to life imprisonment.
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36% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Path to Freedom
The Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents, seek release through resentencing, clemency, and a habeas corpus petition, sparking debate and renewed public interest.
Menendez Brothers' Path to Freedom
The Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents, seek release through resentencing, clemency, and a habeas corpus petition, sparking debate and renewed public interest.
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40% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing to Proceed
A Los Angeles court ruled that the resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1989 of murdering their parents, can proceed despite opposition from the District Attorney, potentially leading to parole eligibility under a California law for inmates under 26 at the time of their crim...
Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing to Proceed
A Los Angeles court ruled that the resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1989 of murdering their parents, can proceed despite opposition from the District Attorney, potentially leading to parole eligibility under a California law for inmates under 26 at the time of their crim...
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44% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers Resentencing Recommendation Withdrawn
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman withdrew his recommendation to lessen the life-without-parole sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, demanding an admission of guilt from the brothers; their attorney calls the move "grandstanding".
Menendez Brothers Resentencing Recommendation Withdrawn
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman withdrew his recommendation to lessen the life-without-parole sentences of Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, demanding an admission of guilt from the brothers; their attorney calls the move "grandstanding".
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52% Bias Score
Hochman Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial Request
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended against a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, rejecting their claim of newly discovered evidence of childhood abuse, but will decide on their resentencing request in coming weeks; this decision reverses the previous District Attorney'...
Hochman Opposes Menendez Brothers' New Trial Request
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended against a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, rejecting their claim of newly discovered evidence of childhood abuse, but will decide on their resentencing request in coming weeks; this decision reverses the previous District Attorney'...
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60% Bias Score
Hochman Rejects Menendez Brothers' New Trial Bid
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended Friday against granting Erik and Lyle Menendez a new trial for the 1989 murders of their parents, rejecting their petition based on new evidence of abuse; he will decide on their resentencing request in the coming weeks.
Hochman Rejects Menendez Brothers' New Trial Bid
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended Friday against granting Erik and Lyle Menendez a new trial for the 1989 murders of their parents, rejecting their petition based on new evidence of abuse; he will decide on their resentencing request in the coming weeks.
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44% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Bid for Release
The Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents, may be released after the DA recommended resentencing due to new evidence and shifting public attitudes towards abuse.
Menendez Brothers' Bid for Release
The Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents, may be released after the DA recommended resentencing due to new evidence and shifting public attitudes towards abuse.
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40% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers' Fate Uncertain After DA Election
The Menendez brothers' bid for freedom faces uncertainty after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's election.
Menendez Brothers' Fate Uncertain After DA Election
The Menendez brothers' bid for freedom faces uncertainty after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's election.
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0% Bias Score
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