Thursday afternoon, a decision has been made by the district attorney in Los Angeles regarding the highly publicized Menendez brothers case. George Gascón, the city's district attorney, held a press conference where he shared his recommendation for an upcoming court hearing in November. Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in 1996 and have been serving life sentences without parole.
New evidence was brought forward last year that supports Erik's statements that he was sexually abused by his father. With the evidence in mind, Gascón has decided to resentence the brothers to life with parole - which they would be instantly eligible for release. Los Angeles District Attorney is 'exploring every avenue' concerning the Menendez brothers Menendez Brothers' family to give 'show of unity' in push for realease as bombshell evidence emerges Gascón introduced members of the Menendez family who stood on stage with him before he shared his decision.
“This is a case where we’ve had many people in this office spend a great deal of time reviewing this case," he said. "I do believe the brother was subjected to a tremendous amount of dysfunction in the home and molestation," Gascón added. If the resentencing goes through, the brothers could be eligible for parole immediately.
He also spoke highly of the brothers and their time in prison and that they "paid their dues" to society. Gascón addressed victims of abuse directly in his press conference. "Whet.
