It looks like there’s hope for the Menendez brothers after all.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon is recommending resentencing for the siblings, according to a report on Deadline. During a press conference he said that his office will file a motion with the court that the brothers’ life sentences be lifted. If a LA Superior Court judge decides to resentence the brothers for manslaughter instead of first-degree murder, they could walk out of prison soon.
Monsters star Cooper Koch, who played Eik in Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story, released a statement which said “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today. Gascon’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.”
The actor went on to say “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.”
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