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0:00It's September 8th. This is US News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters across the US. Alright, let's talk about the Menendez brothers. Eric and Lyle Menendez are now looking at early parole suitability hearings, potentially happening in March of 2027. This comes after they were originally handed life sentences without parole for the murders of their parents back in 1989. The situation shifted when they were resentenced in May of 2025 to 50 years to life, which opened the door for parole eligibility. Even though they were denied parole last August, California law allows for these hearings to be moved up if there's new information suggesting they might be ready for release. Family members have been pushing for this for years, stating that the brothers have taken responsibility for their actions, worked through trauma, and dedicated themselves to helping others while incarcerated. They reportedly started a hospice program and a beautification project behind bars.

1:00Now the parole board is set to reevaluate their cases. This follows a history where prosecutors argue financial gain was the motive, while the defense claimed self-defense due to alleged abuse. After initial mistrials, they were convicted of first degree murder in 1996. The previous parole denial in August of 2025 cited prison rule violations, including the possession of smuggled cell phones, with officials describing such conduct as selfish and highlighting deceptive traits.