Los Angeles

The Motown legend has denied the allegations and his lawyer welcomed the probe "because exposure to the truth is a powerful thing".

On Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge reduced Lyle and Erik's murder sentence, making them eligible for parole.

The decision could pave the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be freed, in a case that still divides the US.

The hearing will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could lead to paroled release.

The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.

The payout is the largest of its kind, and is to settle thousands of claims made over a period of decades.

A hearing set to decide the fate of the convicted killers was delayed after bickering in court.

The pair hope to take a step towards release - decades after killing their parents in a high-profile US case.