In April, Hochman moved to withdraw Gascón’s recommendation, arguing that he did not believe the brothers had taken full responsibility for their crimes. This move was then rejected by Judge Jesic, paving the way for this week’s hearings to take place.

Menendez brothers to have their fate decided after nearly 30 years in prison - The brothers have served nearly 30 years in prison

Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic will consider the Mendendez family's plea to release Lyle & Erik Menendez, saying the 35 years they have spent in prison have made them changed men

If the court recommends resentencing, the State Parole Board would need to consider the case and issue a ruling on whether to release the brothers from prison.

For weekly updates on all the most pivotal and dramatic moments from Diddy’s trial, sign up for our newsletter: Court Appearances: United States v. Diddy. Mark Geragos was a cheerful and familiar face for some at Sean “Diddy” Combs’s Manhattan federal court sex-trafficking trial on Wednesday morning.