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.

Relatives of Menendez brothers applaud Newsom for ‘risk assessment’ directive

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.