The probe initiated by the governor signals that Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have been in prison for nearly 35 years for the 1989 murders of their parents, could possibly see their life sentences comm

Attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez said Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents.

Clemency from California's governor may be the last hope for convicted killers Erik and Lyle Menendez, who will attend a resentencing hearing in the coming weeks but were just dealt a blow by L.A.'s new DA.

The move is a step toward clemency for the brothers, who have asked a court to take another look at their case amid new sexual assault allegations they say corroborate a history of abuse by their father,

Relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are "thrilled" and "hopeful" after California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents.

Cousins of Erik and Lyle Menendez said Thursday they are “grateful” to Gov. Gavin Newsom and “thrilled” that he asked the state parole board for a risk assessment, as he considers whether to grant the brothers clemency.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has directed the Board of Parole Hearings to conduct a risk assessment investigation as part of the clemency application filed by Erik and Lyle Menendez.