D.A. George Gascón championed for Lyle and Erik Menendez's release, but a new head prosecutor will have to review the case.

The governor will defer to the DA-elect’s review and analysis of the Menendez case prior to making any clemency decisions,” a statement reads.

LOS ANGELES — Erik and Lyle Menendez’s bid for freedom hit another possible roadblock this week as California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will not review their clemency request until after the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney makes a resentencing recommendation.