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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gov. Newsom doing 'political calculus' ahead of Menendez brothers resentencing decision
The Menendez brothers are one step closer to seeing life outside prison walls as they face the next hurdle, a parole board hearing, in their bid for release from the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents in Beverly Hills. Criminal defense attorney Sam Bassett of Minton, Bassett, Flores & Carsey in Austin, Texas, told Fox News Digital that the spotlight will now shift to the state Parole Board and Gov. Gavin Newsom. "There is no doubt that Newsom is doing some political calculus on this decision," he said. In Bassett's view, the Parole Board "will consider input from all interested persons, especially the victims' family members," weigh the results of the Comprehensive Risk Assessments (CRA), and require the brothers to demonstrate their remorse and acceptance of responsibility. Menendez Brothers Could Get Freedom Under California Law Signed By Gavin Newsom: Expert Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office, which referred to a news conference Wednesday in which he spoke briefly about the parole process for the Erik and Lyle Menendez and said the process is still unfolding. Read On The Fox News App "We started a process, as you know, which was intended to help inform the judge about the resentencing of the risk assessment. We thought that would be prudent to do before any resentencing," he said. "That process has unfolded over the course of the last number of months, and forensic psychologists did an assessment of the risk of each individual brother." Certain details of those risk assessments, which have not been made public, were presented during part of Tuesday's resentencing hearing. The analysis from those reports typically includes what led a person to commit the crime, behavior in prison and the likelihood of recidivism. Both brothers admitted to killing their parents, Mary "Kitty" and José Menendez, in a gruesome 1989 shotgun massacre inside their Beverly Hills home. Until Tuesday's resentencing hearing, they had maintained that their actions were self-defense from a lifetime of physical and sexual abuse by their parents. Sign Up To Get The True Crime Newsletter Colorado-based criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis outlined the technical hurdles that the Menendez brothers must clear before the Board can begin to review their cases. California Gov Newsom Sets Menendez Brothers Parole Board Hearing Date In Bid For Clemency Thanks to the brothers' recent resentencing under California's youthful offender law, Erik and Lyle are now eligible for parole "because the crimes were committed before the brothers were 26," Faddis told Fox News Digital. Erik was 18 and Lyle was 21 when they murdered their parents. "There are no other eligibility requirements the brothers have to meet," he said, meaning the parole board "can now consider whether release is appropriate." Faddis echoed Bassett's comments that the board will weigh "the seriousness of the crime," any prior criminal history, participation in rehabilitation programs, signs of remorse, and the prospect of a stable living situation upon release. "In this case, all living family members of the victims are in support of release," he said. "The board may consider any positive contributions to society the brothers made while incarcerated, which include advocating for child sex abuse survivors." When asked how the gravity of a double homicide factors into decisions, even decades later, Faddis said: "A double homicide is about as serious as it gets." He acknowledged that while the alleged abuse by the father may temper the assessment of the father's killing, "it does not have the same mitigating effect with respect to the mother's murder." Follow The Fox True Crime Team On X Faddis predicted that a recent statutory change may benefit the brothers' bid for release. Under Penal Code § 4801, the Parole Board must now expressly consider "whether the crime resulted from the inmate's victimization," he said. Get The Latest From The Fox News True Crime Hub "Many believe that such prior abuse is given much more weight now than it was in the 1990s, both legally and socially," he said. The brothers are set to appear before the Parole Board via video on June 13, 2025, at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. The board will either recommend or veto the brothers' release. Newsom has the final say over whether they should go article source: Gov. Newsom doing 'political calculus' ahead of Menendez brothers resentencing decision
Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Wales Online
The Georgian home built for Britannia Bridge engineers on sale
This charming, three-bedroomed Georgian property in Menai Bridge was originally built for some of the engineers working on one of the crossings to the mainland. Nearby is that landmark, the Britannia Bridge (1846-1850), constructed as a railway bridge by Robert Stephenson and later adapted for road traffic too. Dating from the 1850s, the Georgian property is a detached home with a blend of historical elegance and modern living. Spanning an impressive 1,916 square feet, it has three spacious reception rooms/spaces - perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet family evenings. There is a large family space, three bathrooms and a contemporary kitchen. Look out too for a versatile music studio or annexe, which can be tailored to suit your needs, whether as a creative space, home office, or guest accommodation. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now Step through a covered porch and you'll find a spacious lounge. A bay window with a cosy window seat offers the chance to enjoy views of the front garden. On the opposite side, there is a dining room, with another bay window and a pleasant seating area. The hallway has a modern Minton tiled floor. It leads to the family room which seamlessly merges into a modern, well-equipped kitchen. It has light grey shaker-style units, quartz work surfaces, an induction hob, high-level oven, tile splashbacks and even space for a freestanding US-style fridge freezer. The windows and door open to the rear of the property, offering easy access to the garden. Upstairs are the three en suite bedrooms. Outside, the property boasts two additional buildings. The first is a single detached garage accessed from the main drive. The second, tucked away at the rear, currently serves as a music studio and workroom but could easily be converted into an annex, as it already has The grounds are equally impressive, with an enclosed lawned garden to the front, screened by high hedges, and an elevated garden area to the rear. Seats are scattered throughout, perfect for enjoying the sunsets. * This three-bedroomed, freehold Georgian house on Telford Road, Menai is for sale for £750,000. For more details ring estate agents Refined Properties Wales on 01765 532172.
North Wales Live
10-05-2025
- North Wales Live
The Georgian home built for Britannia Bridge engineers on sale
This charming, three-bedroomed Georgian property in Menai Bridge was originally built for some of the engineers working on one of the crossings to the mainland. Nearby is that landmark, the Britannia Bridge (1846-1850), constructed as a railway bridge by Robert Stephenson and later adapted for road traffic too. Dating from the 1850s, the Georgian property is a detached home with a blend of historical elegance and modern living. Spanning an impressive 1,916 square feet, it has three spacious reception rooms/spaces - perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet family evenings. There is a large family space, three bathrooms and a contemporary kitchen. Look out too for a versatile music studio or annexe, which can be tailored to suit your needs, whether as a creative space, home office, or guest accommodation. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now Step through a covered porch and you'll find a spacious lounge. A bay window with a cosy window seat offers the chance to enjoy views of the front garden. On the opposite side, there is a dining room, with another bay window and a pleasant seating area. The hallway has a modern Minton tiled floor. It leads to the family room which seamlessly merges into a modern, well-equipped kitchen. It has light grey shaker-style units, quartz work surfaces, an induction hob, high-level oven, tile splashbacks and even space for a freestanding US-style fridge freezer. The windows and door open to the rear of the property, offering easy access to the garden. Upstairs are the three en suite bedrooms. Outside, the property boasts two additional buildings. The first is a single detached garage accessed from the main drive. The second, tucked away at the rear, currently serves as a music studio and workroom but could easily be converted into an annex, as it already has The grounds are equally impressive, with an enclosed lawned garden to the front, screened by high hedges, and an elevated garden area to the rear. Seats are scattered throughout, perfect for enjoying the sunsets. * This three-bedroomed, freehold Georgian house on Telford Road, Menai is for sale for £750,000. For more details ring estate agents Refined Properties Wales on 01765 532172.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
West side bridge work signals Lloyd4U progress
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A major road on the West side of Evansville is back open after crews spent Thursday morning setting the stage for a new bridge along the Lloyd Expressway. The work closed a section of Tekoppel Avenue to allow for bridge beams to be put in place. This work is part of what will become a wider bridge, creating more space for traffic. Crews continued work just west of Tekoppel, as well, where an overpass at a railroad is being torn down. This is just one section of a much larger project, upgrading the Lloyd Expressway between Posey and Warrick counties. The entire project is set to be complete in 2028. Solar company hosting open house to discuss Vanderburgh County facility Nicole Minton, The Lloyd4U Project spokesperson with the Lochmueller Group, says the current traffic patterns will be in place for a while, but drivers will eventually see the payoff. 'Currently, when you might come up over that ridge over the train tracks and Carpenter Creek and you come down and you see that red light and the traffic cued up,' explains Minton, 'we're hoping to ease that a little bit so that you have better line of sight when you're coming up to Rosenberger, you have longer lanes, longer left turn lanes as you want to get to Chick-Fil-A. Yeah, we're really looking forward to adding some capacity to the area.' Once work is complete on the westbound lanes, crews will flip over to the eastbound direction. Details on the entire Lloyd4U Project can be found on the project's website. West side bridge work signals Lloyd4U progress Jasper High School students 'stuff the bus' on High School Radio Day Holy Name making push for pedestrian bridge in Henderson Rain not slowing down Tri-Fest crowds United Way volunteers helping Henderson County flood cleanup Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Proposed highway in Dubois County draws controversy amongst community
JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) — The Indiana Department of Transportation held a meeting for the highly debated Mid-States Corridor project. The proposed highway running from Interstate 64 to Interstate 69 has drawn a lot of controversy. It's the first checkpoint in tier two of the Mid-States Corridor project. An open dialogue inside Jasper Middle School about potential access points for the new highway. 'We are also showing some early, very preliminary draft plans for alignments and access just giving the people an idea of what the project might look like.' It might be early looks, but some have already made up their mind. Tom Bartelt says he and his family have owned two farms in Dubois County since 1851 and just last month, he received two Hoosier Homestead awards for maintaining a farm on a single property for 150 years. But now he says those are in jeopardy along with much more. 'If this road goes through, my farm is going to be absolutely destroyed,' says Bartelt. 'It's going to go through my 86 year old mother's house, it's going to take out every building on my farm except for my house, and the only view I would have out the window of my house would be my farm being destroyed. If this comes to pass I can't live in that house.' Nicole Minton, with the project, says none of the alignments of the highway are finalized and that having an open dialogue is important in this process. 'The people who live here and work here know the roads that they use and they know where the critical access points are. They have the critical information,' says Minton. 'So having an opportunity tonight to talk about those things, to share their thoughts and ideas with us, is really important.' This is something Bartelt is not buying. 'Do you feel like you are heard in these situations? No! They will not sit down to do a question and answer with the whole group,' says Bartelt. 'They want to split you out individually and you don't know if that comment goes anywhere or not.' Minton says they should have all the information they need to move to the next phase of the project by 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
