The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are set to appear in court next week for re-sentencing hearings after spending 35 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise Menendez. The hearings, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, could potentially lead to reduced sentences or even the possibility of parole for the brothers, who were originally sentenced to life without parole. The case has long been controversial, with supporters arguing that the brothers acted in response to years of alleged sexual and emotional abuse by their father, while prosecutors have maintained that the murders were motivated by greed and a desire to inherit the family fortune. The upcoming hearings come amid broader discussions in the US about sentencing reform, the treatment of juvenile offenders, and the consideration of mitigating factors such as abuse. The Menendez case has been the subject of significant media attention, documentaries, and public debate, and the re-sentencing could have implications for similar cases involving claims of abuse and harsh sentencing. The hearings are expected to draw renewed scrutiny of the original trial and the evidence presented, as well as the evolving standards in the US justice system regarding life sentences and parole eligibility.