Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing doesn't go as planned and they're losing hope

are finally getting the chance to argue for a new sentence-but their long-awaited hearing is already off to a rocky start. On Friday, the infamous brothers appeared via video call in an courtroom, where a tense showdown played out between their legal team and newly elected . The hearing centered around a resentencing petition filed by the previous which attempted to withdraw.

His team argued that the brothers had not shown remorse or growth since their conviction, pointing out that they still maintain their defense-that they acted in fear for their lives. As prosecutors questioned the brothers' credibility, the mood in the courtroom turned grim. "We just got our first glimpse of the brothers, and they're looking pretty grim," noted one observer.



At several points, and could be seen shaking their heads in frustration as prosecutors spoke. Geragos fires back the brothers' longtime attorney, didn't hold back in criticizing the approach. After more than two hours of what he described as a " skit," blasted the prosecution for focusing solely on the crimes of the 1980s and 1990s, ignoring the brothers' efforts toward rehabilitation over the past three decades.

" is getting pissed prosecutors have been presenting their case for more than 2 hours without, in his opinion, addressing what the hearing is all about - the law and how it pertains to resentencing his clients," a court attendee shared. highlighted testimony from corrections officers and fellow inmates who praised and positive impact in prison, from organizing art programs to creating outdoor spaces with murals and trees. What's next for the brothers? Though the judge rejected motion to dismiss the case, the road ahead is uncertain.

The next hearing is set for April 17, when will push for a reduction of the charges from first-degree murder to manslaughter. If successful, the brothers could be released immediately. Even if the judge denies the request, has referred the case to the , which will review their rehabilitation status in June.

Until then, the brothers remain in legal limbo-closer than ever to freedom, but still far from certain..