Los Angeles will have a new district attorney next month and California's governor has decided to wait for him to take office before moving ahead with the closely watched case.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says a clemency decision for convicted murderers Erik and Lyle Menendez is on hold until Los Angeles' newly-elected district attorney can review the case.

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.