Kim Kardashian has spoken out after Erik and Lyle Menendez received the news they will be resentenced . The Menendez brothers , who have been featured on a Netflix documentary, were sentenced to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty. The Netflix series titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, caused discussion by viewers on whether they had been unfairly sentenced.
Lyle and Erik were sent to prison after a trial in 1996 when Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18 years old. They both claimed they killed their parents in self-defence after suffering from years of sexual, physical and emotional abuse from them. A Los Angeles County’s district attorney said on Thursday he will recommend that a judge resentence Lyle and Erik Menendez, which could make them eligible for immediate parole.
Among those vocal about the case was Kim Kardashian . And now, following the latest update, she had posted a statement on her Instagram Stories. The mum-of-four wrote: "The Menendez brothers were granted a second chance at life and will wake up tomorrow finally eligible for a parole hearing.
They could be released in as early as six months. "Thank you, George Gascón, for revisiting the Menendez brothers’ case and righting a significant wrong. Your commitment to truth and fairness is commendable.
" The 44-year-old reality star continued: "To the brothers’ family, friends, and the millions who have been vocal supporters – your voices were heard. The media’s f.