The move streamlines the potential path to freedom for the brothers who have served more than 35 years in prison since being sentenced for killing their parents with shotguns in 1989.

They had become too well-known to be forgotten, but for decades, the Menendez brothers faded into the background. Occasional stories emerged about the brothers losing their appeals, as did mugshots of them aging in prison.

With Sean “Diddy” Combs, Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez, as well as Luigi Mangione navigating their legal battles, all three cases have an interesting connection through their lawyers.

The district attorney of Los Angeles County has recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989 and may now have a pathway to freedom after spending 34 years behind bars.

The two-day proceeding in L.A. ended on its first day with the judge resentencing the brothers who have spent more than three decades behind bars for their parents' 1989 murders.

The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez kicked off Tuesday morning with emotional testimony from family members, several of whom said in court that the brothers should be freed from prison for the shotgun killing of their parents more than 30 years ago.

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in the 1990s for the killing of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home, are once again in the spotlight. This time, more than 35 years later,

After a number of delays, blocks and legal hurdles, The Menendez Brothers will finally have their resentencing hearing next week. The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez to determine their eligibility for release after more than three decades behind bars will take place on May 13 and 14 according to Judge Michael V.

Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez Friday withdrew their motion asking that the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office be removed from the brothers' case, saying they want to expeditiously move forward with their bid to have the pair re-sentenced and possibly be released from prison.

A lawyer who worked to get the Menendez brothers a resentencing hearing said the verdict is proof of their rehabilitation work.