A judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, ruling Tuesday the brothers will be eligible for parole. The brothers have been serving life without parole for the killings.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman released a statement after a judge resentenced the Menendez brothers.

Erik and Lyle Menendez, wearing blue prison uniforms, listened as relatives broke down in tears, begging the judge to set them free during the first day of a two-day hearing.

At a L.A. hearing for the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents, relatives testified that they want them released.

Judge Michael Jesic says he has decided to resentence the Menendez brothers to 50 years to life, with the possibility of parole.

Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic scheduled the hearing on the defense re-sentencing motion to be held Tuesday and Wednesday.