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L.A. DA Reviews Menendez Brothers' 35-Year-Old Convictions Amid New Evidence, Hearing Set for November 29

Oct 3, 2024, 03:57 PM

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that his office is reviewing the convictions of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1989 murder of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez. The review comes amid new evidence that may support the brothers' claims of being molested by their father. This development follows renewed public interest in the case, partly due to the success of the Netflix series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,' which has brought significant attention to the Menendez brothers' story. A new court hearing has been set for November 29, where the new evidence will be considered. The Menendez brothers have been in prison for over three decades, and this review could potentially lead to a resentencing or a new trial. The decision on their appeal for freedom is expected within 60 days.