In April, Hochman moved to withdraw Gascón’s recommendation, arguing that he did not believe the brothers had taken full responsibility for their crimes. This move was then rejected by Judge Jesic, paving the way for this week’s hearings to take place.

A Los Angeles judge is listening to arguments this week over whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should receive reduced sentences.

The two-day proceeding could end with a reduction in their sentence that would be a major win for the siblings jailed for their parents' 1989 murders.