Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said that he believes Erik Menendez was molested during a press conference held regarding the high-profile court case . On Thursday, October 24, Gascón held a press conference where he shared his recommendation for an upcoming court hearing in November regarding the Menendez brothers case. Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison without parole after fatally shooting their parents in 1996.
During their trials, the brothers cited years of abuse as the reason for killing them. In a new update on the case, evidence has been released that supports Erik's claims that he was sexually abused by his father Jose. And during the conference, Gascón chose to resentence the Menendex brothers to life in prison with parole, which would make them immediately eligible for release.
As he delivered this update, Gascón shared that he believes Erik's accusations of sexual abuse. Menendez brothers recommended for resentencing and could be eligible for parole immediately Los Angeles District Attorney is 'exploring every avenue' concerning the Menendez brothers Erik and Lyle previously accused their father of sexual abuse and alleged that abuse began when they were just six years old. Erik specifically claimed that the abuse never ended for him, and confided in his older brother just days before the crime at the age of 18, according to reports by CBS News .
During the press conference, Gascón said: "I do believe the brothe.