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Menendez Brothers Could Be Freed On December 11th

### Countdown to Freedom: Could the Menendez Brothers Be Home for Christmas?

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 **The clock is ticking for Erik and Lyle Menendez, and they could be released from prison before Christmas!**  

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TMZ has exclusive details on this potentially life-altering development.  

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Sources close to the case reveal that the brothers’ lawyers are set to appear in court on December 11.  

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This hearing follows a crucial meeting involving the defense team, prosecutors, and new judge Michael V. Jesic of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.  

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Erik and Lyle’s attorney, Mark Geragos, plans to ask for a reduction in their conviction from murder to manslaughter.  

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And get this—the D.A.’s office is reportedly open to the idea!  

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If the judge approves the change, the brothers could walk free immediately.  

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Why? Because they’ve already served three times the maximum sentence for manslaughter.

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 **But that’s not the only pathway to freedom for these infamous brothers.**  

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 L.A. County D.A. George Gascón is also pushing for a resentencing.  

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He’s asking the judge to overturn their life sentences without parole and instead impose a 50 years to life sentence.  

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This shift would make Erik and Lyle immediately eligible for parole!  

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However, this route could take time—the parole board may take up to six months to make a decision.  

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 The third option is clemency from California Governor Gavin Newsom.  

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Geragos is preparing a petition for clemency that could change everything.  

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If the Governor decides to commute their sentences, the brothers would be free men.  

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**To fully grasp the weight of this situation, we need to look back at their shocking history.**  

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In 1989, Erik and Lyle Menendez made headlines after brutally murdering their wealthy parents, José and Mary Menendez.  

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 The brothers claimed they acted out of years of abuse, sparking a national debate about the effects of familial trauma.  

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Their trial captivated the public, with lurid details of their upbringing coming to light.  

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The prosecution painted them as cold-blooded killers seeking their inheritance.  

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In 1996, after a highly publicized trial, they were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.  

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Their story has remained a topic of fascination, with documentaries and television adaptations exploring their lives.  

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Despite their horrific crime, the brothers’ advocates have consistently argued for a deeper understanding of their psychological trauma.  

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 **Now, nearly three decades later, the possibility of freedom looms large.**  

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The anticipation is palpable as December 11 approaches.  

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If the judge takes swift action, Erik and Lyle could reunite with their family just in time for the holidays.  

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Of course, there’s always the chance the judge might delay the decision, keeping the brothers in limbo.  

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But for now, hope is alive, and the Menendez brothers are once again at the center of a national conversation.  

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The clock is ticking, and America is watching.  

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 Will the brothers finally find redemption?  

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 Or will their dark legacy continue to haunt them?  

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As developments unfold, one thing is clear: the countdown to freedom is officially on.  

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Stay tuned, because this story is far from over!

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