Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, jailed more than 30 years ago for the brutal murders of their parents in Beverly Hills, may be just weeks away from answers in their bid for freedom. But the actions of a newly-installed district attorney have cast doubt on whether their fight for release will be successful.

Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said Friday that he'll revisit the issue of resentencing the brothers, who are serving life terms for killing their parents in 1989.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said on Friday, Feb. 21, that his office will oppose a motion by defense attorneys seeking a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life in prison without parole for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents in Beverly Hills.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has provided a glimmer of hope for the Menendez brothers. He directed the state parole board to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to evaluate whether Lyle and Erik Menendez,

The Menendez brothers' family has a lot of hope after Governor Gavin Newsom spoke about the brothers' case ... though they're still disappointed after L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman's recent comments on Erik and Lyle's case.

The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez will hold a press conference Thursday afternoon after recent comments made by both Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman regarding the brothers' ongoing case.