Los Angeles prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers’ 1996 murder conviction
- Los Angeles prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the 1996 murder case of the Menendez brothers, convicted of killing their parents in 1989.
- LA County District Attorney George Gascon stated the review addresses their claims of being sexually abused and acting in self-defense.
- New evidence includes a letter from Erik Menendez, which allegedly references abuse by their father, leading to cautious optimism for potential resentencing or a new trial.
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Menendez brothers murder case to be reviewed after new evidence emerges
Prosecutors in Los Angeles are reviewing new evidence that could lead to the release or a new trial in the case of two brothers who were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in one of the most notorious cases in US history.Lyle Menendez, 56, and his 53-year-old brother Erik are serving...
Menendez Brothers Documentary Producers React to Case Updates
In 2020, when Court TV released the first Menendez trial, a movement began. Four years later, Erik and Lyle Menendez speak out for the first time in decades with 'The Menendez Brothers' as their case is again under review.
New evidence sparks hearing for Menendez brothers after 30 years
Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers imprisoned for more than 30 years for killing their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in August 1989, will receive a new court hearing. Erik was 18 and Lyle was 21 when they carried out the murders. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon announced Thursday, Oct. 3, that the brothers submitted new evidence alleging the Menedez brothers were sexually abused by their father and killed their parents in self-defe…
Menendez Brothers' Lawyer Thinks Recall of Sentence Is 'Easiest Solution'
Lyle and Erik Menendez's lawyer is feeling confident after the L.A. County District Attorney's Office announced they're reviewing new evidence ... which could potentially result in the brothers' release from prison. We had Mark Geragos on "TMZ…
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