Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing paused over governor’s risk report

A supporter holds a sign outside of court before a hearing in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

A US judge has paused a resentencing hearing to determine whether Erik and Lyle Menendez deserve reduced sentences — and the chance of freedom — nearly 30 years after they were convicted of murdering their parents.

Los Angeles superior court Judge Michael Jesic called for a long recess in the planned two-day hearing so he and lawyers can learn from California governor Gavin Newsom whether they can use his office’s newly released risk assessment report in the proceedings.