A California judge has ordered Los Angeles prosecutors to explain why the convictions of the Menendez brothers should not be re-examined, potentially granting them a new trial nearly 35 years after they were convicted of killing their parents. The judge's ruling follows the emergence of new evidence, including a 1988 letter from Erik Menendez accusing their father of sexual abuse. This development opens the possibility for the brothers to seek a retrial if their parole bid fails. Meanwhile, discussions have begun about what considerations California Governor Gavin Newsom might take into account regarding the brothers' potential release.