Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has announced his decision regarding the resentencing of convicted murderers Eric and Lyle Menendez. The Menendez brothers are each currently serving two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for their role in the 1989

Erik and Lyle Menendez are all smiles in their latest mugshots, taken days before the Los Angeles DA agreed that their sentences should be reduced.

The review of the high-profile murder case by George Gascón’s office began more than a year ago. But critics say the timing of the decision was political.