The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom

The Menendez brothers were given life sentences for gunning down their own parents. Now they’re hoping new evidence could reopen the case. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports. | CASE UPDATE: In May 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez were resentenced to 50 years to life with the possibility of parole. Due to that resentencing, they are now eligible for parole hearings under youth offender parole laws. In August 2025, the brothers’ first bids for parole were denied. In September 2025, a judge rejected the brothers' habeas petition for a new trial.

• Mar 2, 2024
• 41:51

The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom

The Menendez brothers were given life sentences for gunning down their own parents. Now they’re hoping new evidence could reopen the case. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports. | CASE UPDATE: In May 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez were resentenced to 50 years to life with the possibility of parole. Due to that resentencing, they are now eligible for parole hearings under youth offender parole laws. In August 2025, the brothers’ first bids for parole were denied. In September 2025, a judge rejected the brothers' habeas petition for a new trial.

• Sep 28, 2024
• 41:58

See what will be available at "Princess Diana's largest wardrobe auction"

The auction, "Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection," will take place June 26 in Beverly Hills, California.

• Jun 4

DA: Menendez brothers should be resentenced

Lyle and Erik Menendez should be resentenced in the 1989 killings of their parents, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday. The case will now go before a Los Angeles Superior Court judge who will decide to formally resentence both men and determine if the brothers should be released from prison. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.

• Oct 24, 2024
• 25:05

DA recommends resentencing the Menendez brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday that his office will ask the court to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, two brothers convicted in the notorious 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills. Gascón said his decision came after new evidence indicated the brothers suffered years of sexual, physical and emotional abuse. If a parole board and judge approve the request, the pair would be set free. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 24, 2024
• 02:24

Sneak peek: The Menendez Brothers’ Fight for Freedom

The Menendez brothers were given life sentences for gunning down their own parents. Now they’re hoping new evidence could reopen the case. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

• Sep 25, 2024
• 03:58

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President condemns Michael Cohen's testimony during press conference in Vietnam; Beverly Hills 90210 revival will feature most of the original cast and will air on FOX

• Feb 28, 2019
• 47:42

U.S. cities, retailers boosting security ahead of shopping season

In Beverly Hills, police drones are now in the air 14-hours a day, and officers monitor 2,500 security cameras throughout the city.

• Nov 22, 2023

Pete Davidson avoids jail time in Beverly Hills crash

Davidson was behind the wheel of a vehicle that crashed into a home in Beverly Hills in March. There were no serious injuries.

• Jul 25, 2023

Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving for Beverly Hills crash

No one was seriously hurt in the wreck.

• Jun 16, 2023

Google reveals the most searched U.S. scenic spots in 2022

Google's annual "Year in Search" report listed the top queries across multiple categories.

• Dec 10, 2022

Inside the Beverly Hills "Witch's House"

In a town famous for make-believe, one home that stands out from millionaires' mansions is a fairy tale cottage come to life, a whimsical and quirky fantasy perfect for Halloween.

• Oct 30, 2022

Joe E. Tata, "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor, dies at 85

Tata is best known to audiences for playing Peach Pit owner Nat Bussichio on "Beverly Hills, 90210."

• Aug 26, 2022

Armed suspects take $70K of money and jewelry in brazen L.A. robbery

Following a dip in follow-home robberies in March, there has been a considerable uptick in April, police reported last week.

• Apr 20, 2022

Golden Globes 2019 preview

This year's ceremony, honoring the best in TV and film, likely has awards in store for Bradley Cooper's Oscar front-runner "A Star Is Born," Yorgos Lanthimos' period romp "The Favourite" and the Amazon comedy series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh will host Sunday night's broadcast. Christopher Rosen, executive in charge at TVGuide.com, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a preview.

• Jan 6, 2019
• 06:56

A fashion designer's journey from the garment factory to Beverly Hills

Johana Hernandez grew up watching her immigrant parents work in garment factories. She's now dressing celebrities and showing her designs at Paris Fashion Week.

• Jan 26, 2022

Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant

Police in Los Angeles made an arrest in the killing of Jacqueline Avant, who was gunned down in the home she shared with her husband and music legend Clarence Avant. The suspect was caught at the scene of another crime, officials said. Carter Evans has more.

• Dec 2, 2021
• 01:41

Music legend Clarence Avant's wife shot and killed in Beverly Hills home

The 81-year-old, known for her philanthropy work in the Los Angeles area, died early Wednesday morning.

• Dec 2, 2021

Golden Globes & Time's Up

Many nominees at the 2018 Golden Globes on Sunday dressed in black in solidarity with victims of sexual harassment. It's part of a push from the "Time's Up" initiative. ET Online's Lauren Zima reports from Beverly Hills.

• Jan 7, 2018
• 02:42

Full interview with Donald Trump, June 5

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump sits down with John Dickerson in his Beverly Hills home to discuss rival Hillary Clinton, Trump University, and the GOP agenda. The interview aired on the June 5 broadcast of CBS' "Face the Nation."

• Jun 5, 2016
• 15:14

Nintendo is being sued over a Donkey Kong costume, while James Corden and a celebrity crew broke out in song on the streets of Beverly Hills

Nintendo is being sued over a Donkey Kong costume, while James Corden and a celebrity crew broke out in song on the streets of Beverly Hills. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more on the stories that are making us laugh.

• Jun 2, 2016
• 03:59

Two expensive sports cars are seen on camera speeding through the Beverly Hills neighborhood

Two expensive sports cars are seen on camera speeding through the Beverly Hills neighborhood. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Julia Dahl joins CBSN to explain why the drivers may not face any punishment.

• Sep 17, 2015
• 04:00

Starting June 1, California cities have to cut their water use from 8 percent to as much as 36 percent

Starting June 1, California cities have to cut their water use from 8 percent to as much as 36 percent. Among the 36-percenters: Beverly Hills. Carter Evans reports how they're cracking down on drought dodgers.

• May 9, 2015
• 02:04

Michael Keaton was one of several Oscar nominees who spoke at a luncheon Monday in Beverly Hills

Michael Keaton was one of several Oscar nominees who spoke at a luncheon Monday in Beverly Hills.

• Feb 2, 2015
• 00:52

Beverly Hills police are issuing an apology after wrongfully arresting Charles Belk, an African-American film producer in town for the Emmys

Beverly Hills police are issuing an apology after wrongfully arresting Charles Belk, an African-American film producer in town for the Emmys. Police said he fit the description of a bank robbery suspect. Anthony Mason reports.

• Aug 27, 2014
• 00:31

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