Family members of the Menendez brothers pushing for their release criticized the Los Angeles County district attorney's opposition to a new trial Thursday while saying they're "incredibly grateful" Gov.

Relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are "thrilled" and "hopeful" after California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents.

District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced last week that his office will oppose the brothers’ request for a new trial.

Cousins of Erik and Lyle Menendez said Thursday they are “grateful” to Gov. Gavin Newsom and “thrilled” that he asked the state parole board for a risk assessment, as he considers whether to grant the brothers clemency.

The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez says they are relieved that California Gov. Gavin Newsom is paying attention to the brothers' case, calling it an exciting time. While there is no guarantee they will be released,

A cousin of the Menendez brothers, Anamaria Baralt, tells "Banfield" she's "grateful" that California Gov. Gavin Newsom is addressing the brothers' request for clemency.

Cousins of Erik and Lyle Menendez spoke out to criticize the Los Angeles district attorney’s recent decision to oppose a new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents.

The Menendez brothers' family has a lot of hope after Governor Gavin Newsom spoke about the brothers' case ... though they're still disappointed after L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman's recent comments on Erik and Lyle's case.

The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez said they were hurt and disappointed after the Los Angeles district attorney denied the killer siblings a new trial – while lauding their relationship with the leftist former prosecutor who pushed for the brothers’ release last year.