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What to know about the Menendez brothers' resentencing plea

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Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 .

They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

A judge postponed the hearing to Jan. 30 .

The judge might consider new evidence that the brothers’ attorneys say corroborate their allegations that they were sexually abused by their father.

The brothers’ attorneys have submitted papers requesting clemency from California Gov. Gavin Newsom , who has the power to free them.

Newsom said last week that he won’t decide until incoming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has the opportunity to review the case.