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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Menendez brothers’ family frustrated over DA’s decision to deny killer siblings new trial: ‘Very disparaging’
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Menendez brothers’ family frustrated over DA’s decision to deny killer siblings new trial: ‘Very disparaging’

Last updated: February 27, 2025 7:45 pm
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The Menendez family expressed their disappointment and hurt after the Los Angeles district attorney, Nathan Hochman, denied Lyle and Erik Menendez a new trial. They praised the former prosecutor, George GascĂłn, for his understanding and compassion towards the brothers’ alleged experience of sexual abuse before they murdered their parents over 30 years ago.

The relationship between the family and the district attorney’s office has shifted, with GascĂłn being more open to modern legal processes and trauma-informed practices compared to Hochman. The family felt that Hochman’s decision reflected a continuation of the narrative from 1989, which was frustrating for them.

Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life without parole for the brutal killing of their wealthy parents, JosĂ© Menendez and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez, in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989. The brothers, aged 21 and 18 at the time of the murders, claimed they were sexually abused by their father for years.

The request for a new trial was based on new evidence, including a note written by Erik in 1988 detailing the abuse he suffered and a claim from a member of the band Menudo alleging that José had also molested him. However, Hochman argued that the corroborating evidence was not strong enough to justify a retrial.

Anna Maria Baralt, José’s niece, criticized Hochman’s decision, stating that it could be harmful to other victims of sexual abuse by perpetuating outdated narratives. She emphasized the importance of recognizing the long-term effects of abuse and the barriers that victims face in coming forward.

Despite their disappointment, the Menendez family remained hopeful, especially after California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a risk assessment by the state parole board for the brothers. The family expressed relief and gratitude for Newsom’s intervention, believing that the parole board would find the brothers not to be a risk to public safety.

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The family also advocated for resentencing, a pardon from the governor, and parole eligibility for the brothers based on their rehabilitation and good behavior in prison. The case gained renewed public interest following the release of the Netflix series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” in 2024.

Overall, the Menendez family continues to fight for justice and the release of Lyle and Erik Menendez, hoping for a positive outcome in their ongoing legal battle.

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