Several of the brothers’ relatives attended the hearing and celebrated the judge’s decision outside of the courthouse.
“Today’s ruling affirms something that should have never been in question,” cousin Anamaria Baralt said. “The facts, fairness and the law still matter. The court made clear that this process is not about politics. It’s about truth. It’s about justice. And, it’s about giving people the chance to show who they are now, not just who they were in their worst moments.”
The resentencing hearing is one way they are hoping to gain freedom.
Aside from the resentencing route, the Menendez brothers also hope to secure freedom through clemency. Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered a state parole board to perform a risk assessment to determine if they continue to pose a risk to public safety.
The clemency hearing is expected to take place after the board concludes its final meeting with the brothers on June 13.
Chelsea Hylton is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Hylton has previously worked at NBC LA, Telemundo 52, The Los Angeles Times and KOMO 4 News in Seattle.
