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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Erik Menendez hospitalized with ‘serious condition,' may not return to prison
Convicted killer Erik Menendez is in the hospital after being diagnosed with a serious medical condition, his family said Tuesday. Menendez has reportedly been undergoing treatment for kidney stones at an outside medical facility since Friday, according to TMZ. Sources told the outlet that California Gov. Gavin Newsom is currently reviewing the change in medical status to determine if a 'prison furlough' is appropriate. Menendez's attorney Mark Geragos said the condition is so serious that he's calling for his client's immediate release ahead of a parole hearing next month. 'I just think he should be parole furloughed,' Geragos told TMZ. 'He could be medically furloughed in advance of the hearing so that he can work with the parole attorney and get up to speed and be ready and do it and give it his best shot. I think that it's the only fair and equitable thing to do.' Menendez, 54, and brother Lyle Menendez, 57, were initially sentenced to life without the possibility for parole after two high-profile trials for the 1989 murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, at their Beverly Hills, California, home. The brothers said they feared for their lives following years of sexual abuse by their father, who they allege threatened to kill them if they revealed the abuse. After serving 35 years behind bars, a judge in May reduced the brothers' sentences to 50 years to life. Under California state law, they became immediately eligible for release because they committed the crime when they were under the age of 26. A parole hearing is scheduled for Aug. 21 and 22, though the process could be expedited for Erik Menendez, depending on what the governor decides about his medical condition. It's unclear how long a furlough would last, though it could mean Menendez would not return to prison given that the hearing is only a month away. During their resentencing, Judge Michael Jesic said he was impressed with the brothers' behavior while behind bars at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. 'Life without parole gives an inmate no hope, no reason to do anything good,' Jesic said. 'I give them a lot of credit. It's remarkable what they did when they had no hope of getting out.' Newsom previously indicted he was open to granting the brothers clemency, but wouldn't make a decision until after the parole hearing is complete. _____
Chicago Tribune
an hour ago
- Chicago Tribune
Lawyer seeks release for Erik Menendez, citing medical condition
LOS ANGELES— Erik Menendez has been hospitalized, prompting his attorney to seek his release from prison ahead of an upcoming parole hearing. The 57-year-old had been serving a sentence of life without parole along with his brother Lyle Menendez after being convicted of murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills, California, home in 1989. A judge recently resentenced the brothers to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole. They will appear in front of the state parole board Aug. 21 and 22. If the board determines they are eligible for parole, Gov. Gavin Newsom must review the decision before they are released. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed Erik Menendez was taken to an outside medical facility Friday and remained there Tuesday 'in fair condition.' His lawyer, Mark Geragos, told TMZ that Menendez was having a 'serious medical condition' and should receive a prison furlough, something the governor granted some inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Geragos did not elaborate on the condition, but he said releasing Menendez was the 'only fair and equitable thing to do' so he had time to prepare for his parole hearing properly. Geragos' office confirmed his comments to TMZ but did not make him available for an interview. Newsom's office and a representative for the family declined to comment. A judge last week ordered Los Angeles prosecutors to explain why Erik and Lyle Menendez's murder convictions should not be reexamined in light of new evidence supporting their claims of sexual abuse by their father. While defense attorneys at the time argued the brothers acted out of self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors said the brothers killed their parents for a multimillion-dollar inheritance. The order was in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by the Menendez brothers in May 2023 seeking a review of their convictions in a process separate from their resentencing bid.
Fox News
an hour ago
- Fox News
Erik Menendez hospitalized with kidney stones as attorney demands release before parole decision
Erik Menendez, one of two Beverly Hills brothers convicted of killing their parents decades ago, has been hospitalized, according to media reports. Menendez was undergoing treatment for kidney stones, TMZ reported on Tuesday. His attorney is now calling for him to be released ahead of an August parole hearing. "It's a serious condition," attorney Mark Geragos told TMZ. "I just think he should be parole furloughed, I think is the proper term, and he could be medically furloughed in advance of the hearing so that he can work with the parole attorney and get up to speed and be ready and do it and give it his best shot. I think that it's the only fair and equitable thing to do." Fox News Digital has reached out to Geragos. Erik and his brother Lyle Menendez were sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents – Jose and Mary "Kitty" Menendez – in their Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers initially claimed intruders broke into the home and killed their parents. They later described their actions as self-defense after their parents allegedly physically and sexually abused them for years. The case received renewed attention last year when Netflix released a series and a documentary about the killings. Fans rallied around the brothers and called for their release. Their parole hearing is scheduled for Aug. 21 and 22. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has the final say, said he plans to make a decision on whether the brothers are suitable for parole by Labor Day if they are recommended for release.
San Francisco Chronicle
an hour ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lawyer seeks release for Erik Menendez, citing medical condition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney is seeking Erik Menendez's release from prison because of a medical condition after he was taken to a hospital. The 57-year-old has been serving a life without parole sentence along with his brother Lyle Menendez after being convicted of murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills, California, home in 1989. A judge recently resentenced the brothers to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole. They will appear in front of the state parole board Aug. 21 and 22. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed Erik Menendez was taken to an outside medical facility Friday and remained there Tuesday 'in fair condition.' His lawyer, Mark Geragos, told TMZ that Menendez was having a 'serious medical condition' and should receive a prison furlough, something the governor granted some inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Geragos did not elaborate on the condition, but he said releasing Menendez was the 'only fair and equitable thing to do" so he had time to prepare for his parole hearing properly. Geragos' office confirmed his comments to TMZ but did not make him available for an interview. A judge last week ordered Los Angeles prosecutors to explain why Erik and Lyle Menendez's murder convictions should not be reexamined in light of new evidence supporting their claims of sexual abuse by their father. While defense attorneys at the time argued the brothers acted out of self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors said the brothers killed their parents for a multimillion-dollar inheritance. The order was in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by the Menendez brothers in May 2023 seeking a review of their convictions in a process separate from their resentencing bid.
Toronto Sun
an hour ago
- Toronto Sun
Lawyer seeks release for Erik Menendez, citing medical condition
Published Jul 22, 2025 • 1 minute read FILE - This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez. (California Department of Corrections via AP, File) AP LOS ANGELES — An attorney is seeking Erik Menendez's release from prison because of a medical condition after he was taken to a hospital. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 57-year-old has been serving a life without parole sentence along with his brother Lyle Menendez after being convicted of murdering their parents in their Beverly Hills, Calif., home in 1989. A judge recently resentenced the brothers to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole. They will appear in front of the state parole board Aug. 21 and 22. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed Erik Menendez was taken to an outside medical facility Friday and remained there Tuesday 'in fair condition.' His lawyer, Mark Geragos, told TMZ that Menendez was having a 'serious medical condition' and should receive a prison furlough, something the governor granted some inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More Geragos did not elaborate on the condition, but he said releasing Menendez was the 'only fair and equitable thing to do' so he had time to prepare for his parole hearing properly. Geragos' office confirmed his comments to TMZ but did not make him available for an interview. California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and a representative for the family declined to comment. A judge last week ordered Los Angeles prosecutors to explain why Erik and Lyle Menendez's murder convictions should not be reexamined in light of new evidence supporting their claims of sexual abuse by their father. While defence attorneys at the time argued the brothers acted out of self-defence after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors said the brothers killed their parents for a multimillion-dollar inheritance. The order was in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by the Menendez brothers in May 2023 seeking a review of their convictions in a process separate from their resentencing bid. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Olympics Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Entertainment
