Erik and Lyle Menendez are notorious for the cold-blooded murder of their parents back in the 1980s. Now, the Los Angeles District Attorney and Governor Gavin Newsom appear to be at odds – as the Governor seeks to commute the brothers’ lifelong prison sentence, while the DA seeks to block efforts for resentencing. I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we will dive into the details of this infamous case, recent developments in the case, and why it matters for California politics, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:01:57 Current Controversy - Nathan Hochman vs. Gavin Newsom
00:01:58 - 00:04:15 So...Who ARE the Menendez Brothers?
00:04:16 - 00:07:11 Why Does This Matter in California Politics?
00:07:12 - 00:08:19 Brand Partner! Curie
00:08:20 - 00:11:52 Why Is This Coming Up Now?
00:11:53 - 00:14:38 How Should We Think About This?
00:14:39 - 00:17:55 Action Items
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