A judge’s ruling to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez last week gave the siblings something they’ve not had in more than three decades: a chance that they could leave the Southern California prison where they’re incarcerated.

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At Tuesday's long-awaited resentencing hearing, which included testimony from family members supporting their bid for freedom, Lyle and Erik Menendez made a virtual appearance from the San Diego prison where they are being held.