The probe initiated by the governor signals that Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have been in prison for nearly 35 years for the 1989 murders of their parents, could possibly see their life sentences comm

The move is a step toward clemency for the brothers who have asked a court to take another look at their case amid new sexual assault allegations they say corroborate a history of abuse by their father,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the parole board to carry out a risk assessment of Lyle and Erik Menendez to determine whether they pose a risk to public safety after spending 35 years in state prison for the 1989 kilings of their parents,