“Sharon and Jack Osbourne Weigh In: Shocking Revelations Emerge as Menendez Brothers’ Freedom Fight Intensifies”
This week, it was revealed Judge Michael V. Jesic would be joining Judge William Ryan in the Menendez case.
He will involved in reviewing a resentencing recommendation for Lyle and Erik.
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Journalist Robert Rand told Newsweek that Geragos is now pursuing a dual strategy to secure the brothers’ release.
Rand said: “A clever move by Mark. He’s created two parallel tracks, as I understand it: one where Judge Ryan will rule on the habeas petition, and another where the new judge, Jesic, will rule on the resentencing.”
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He added: “If the two judges both rule in their favor, I think they should get out in a few weeks.”
On Tuesday, the D.A.’s Office informed the outlet that they will keep considering any new developments in the case.
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With the petition taking 30 days to reach a judge, plus six months for a parole hearing and another four months for decisions to be finalized, the Menendez brothers could be looking at an 11-month wait time.
But that amount of time is nothing for Erik and Lyle, who have spent over three decades behind bars.
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D.A. Gascón said: “The two young men have spent 35 years in prison. They have allegedly done everything they’ve been asked to do, including going to college and working as mentors for others.”