California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will decide by Labor Day whether Erik and Lyle Menendez are suitable for parole following their convictions for the murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez,

"Heavy stuff," Newsom replied. The governor said he has been tempted repeatedly to watch the series, but he has purposely avoided it because the matter could soon land on his desk. "I don't want to be persuaded by something that's not in the files," Newsom said.