The probe initiated by the governor signals that Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have been in prison for nearly 35 years for the 1989 murders of their parents, could possibly see their life sentences comm

The move is a step toward clemency for the brothers, who have asked a court to take another look at their case amid new sexual assault allegations they say corroborate a history of abuse by their father,

Attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez said Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has 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.