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LA DA Gascon Calls For Resentencing Menendez Brothers

Last updated: October 3, 2024 6:15 pm
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Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon recently announced that his office is conducting a review of the case involving Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are currently serving life sentences without parole for the murders of their parents in 1989.

The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 for the killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. During their highly publicized trial, their defense attorneys argued that the brothers acted in self-defense after enduring years of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

Despite the compelling testimony and corroborating evidence of abuse from family members, prosecutors contended that the affluent brothers murdered their parents out of fear of losing their financial support.

Gascon, who is facing reelection, stated that his office is reviewing the evidence in the case. A hearing is set for Nov. 29 to address the brothers’ petition to have their convictions overturned based on new evidence, and their legal team has also requested a resentencing.

“I’m maintaining an impartial stance at this time and keeping an open mind,” Gascon stated at a press conference.

The case of the Menendez brothers has garnered renewed interest both in the legal system and in popular culture. In a recent Peacock docuseries titled “Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed,” former boy band member Roy Rosselló made a shocking revelation that he was sexually assaulted by Jose Menendez, a music industry executive.

The defense attorneys for the Menendez brothers have urged the court to consider this new evidence, along with a letter written by Erik Menendez detailing prolonged sexual abuse by his father. They argue that if this evidence had been presented during the trial, it could have challenged the prosecution’s narrative that the murders were financially motivated.

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The district attorney’s office is expected to respond to the defense motion by Nov. 26.

The release of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has also reignited interest in the case. Following the series’ debut, Kim Kardashian visited the brothers in prison and advocated for their release in a personal essay to NBC News, describing them as compassionate and intelligent individuals who have made positive contributions during their incarceration.

Film producer Scott Budnick, who works on criminal justice reform initiatives, emphasized that the Menendez brothers have taken accountability for their actions and transformed into compassionate and altruistic individuals.

The evolving narrative surrounding the Menendez brothers underscores the complexity of their case and the need for a thorough review of the evidence.

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