LOS ANGELES — Erik and Lyle Menendez’s bid for freedom hit another possible roadblock this week as California Gov.
Gavin Newsom said that he will not review their clemency request until after the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney makes a resentencing recommendation.
Nathan Hochman is set to take office Dec. 2 after his win earlier this month over District Attorney George Gascón, who has supported Menendez resentencing and urged clemency.
A hearing is scheduled before a judge on Dec. 11Nathan Hochman on Oct. 10 in Los Angeles.
Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images fileBut the incoming DA said he needs to review the case, including transcripts from two trials and prison disciplinary records, before making a recommendation.
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