Cooper Koch has said he is “overwhelmed with gratitude and hope” after Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón called for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be resentenced . The Menendez brothers, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty , have been back in the public eye since the release of Ryan Murphy ’s series Monsters : The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story . Koch, 28, played Erik Menendez in the Netflix hit.
In a statement to The Independent , Koch said: “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today. Gascón’s recommendation has ignited a renewed sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars. “But, this journey is not over.
There are still critical steps ahead: the judge must endorse the resentencing, and, if that happens, the parole board must recognize the time they have served as fitting for the crime. “Our voices, our unwavering support, remain crucial—not just for the brothers to ensure their release, but also for every victim of sexual abuse fighting to be heard. I hope to see Erik and Lyle soon.
Free from all of this.” Gascón said in his announcement that he will be asking for a new sentence of 50 years to life for both brothers. Under the law, given that they were under age 26 at the time of the crimes, they would be immediately eligible for youthful parole .
A court will need to approve the resentencing recommendation b.
