Gov. Gavin Newsom said he won't make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the nearly 35-year-old 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.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom halted a decision on clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez until the newly elected Los Angeles County district attorney takes office — squashing their hopes of being free for the holidays after spending three decades behind bars for killing their wealthy parents.