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American Focus > Blog > Crime > LA DA Nate Hochman will ask court to deny Menendez brothers a new trial after bombshell Netflix doc
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LA DA Nate Hochman will ask court to deny Menendez brothers a new trial after bombshell Netflix doc

Last updated: February 22, 2025 3:07 am
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The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, were denied a new trial by the Los Angeles district attorney on Friday, closing off one potential path to freedom for the infamous duo. This decision comes three decades after the brothers were convicted of the brutal shotgun killings of their wealthy parents.

The district attorney, Nathan Hochman, made the announcement during a press conference, stating that the evidence presented by the brothers for a new trial was not strong enough to warrant reconsideration. The brothers had claimed that they were molested by their father, Jose Menendez, and had recently come forward with new evidence to support their allegations, including a note written by Erik in 1988 detailing the abuse.

Despite their claims, Hochman pointed out that the corroborating evidence for the alleged abuse was lacking and that the self-defense argument presented by the brothers during the original trial was their fourth version of events. He emphasized that the brothers did not initially disclose the abuse as a motive for the killings.

While the denial of a new trial may seem like a setback for the Menendez brothers, there are still other avenues they can explore in their quest for freedom. They have requested resentencing, a potential pardon from the governor, and eligibility for parole based on their behavior and rehabilitation while in prison.

The Menendez brothers, who were convicted of first-degree murder for the execution-style killings of their parents in 1989, have been serving life sentences since their high-profile trials in the 90s. The recent Netflix documentary, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” reignited public interest in their case and led to new evidence coming to light.

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Despite facing challenges and setbacks, including the loss of support from the former DA George Gascón, who was sympathetic to their case, the Menendez brothers remain determined to seek justice and potentially secure their release. The road ahead may be difficult, but they continue to fight for their freedom.

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