The family of the Menendez brothers met with Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman prior to their resentencing request.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, met with the family of Lyle and Erik Menendez on Friday to discuss resentencing the brothers.

The meeting and subsequent press conference were held after the Menendez family requested a new sentence that "acknowledges Erik and Lyle's abuse, trauma, and proven rehabilitation over the past 35 years."

"The family expressed hope for an open and fair discussion with DA Hochman ahead of their meeting with him. Despite the abuse they suffered as children and the unfairness of their current sentence, Erik and Lyle Menendez have spent the last three decades taking responsibility for their actions and contributing positively to their community through leadership and rehabilitation."

The brothers were given life sentences without parole for the 1989 murder of their parents in their Beverly Hills, California, mansion. The case was brought back into the public eye after former Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón expressed his support for re-examining their sentences.

The district attorney stated that the meeting with the family was "productive" at a press conference after being sworn in.

"Hochman stated that the session was highly productive as they shared their thoughts, experiences, and desired directions for the case."

The district attorney's office is meticulously examining the vast amount of transcripts and court documents pertaining to the case.

"The resentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 30 and 31, which is the date we are working against. If this date changes, we will inform you immediately. We will continue to work diligently to review the legal facts and make the best decision in this case."

By the Jan. 30 hearing date, Hochman's office anticipates making a decision.

Hochman declined to disclose the details of his conversation with the family, describing it as an "informal, off-the-record discussion."

"He stated that he would take the time required to make the right decision, even though he has limited free time at the moment. He acknowledged that he did not join his job with the expectation of having a lot of free time."