Overview

• Prosecutors presented graphic, unredacted crime scene photos during Erik and Lyle Menendez's resentencing hearing, reportedly without warning to attendees.
• Terry Baralt, the brothers' 85-year-old aunt battling cancer, was hospitalized in critical condition after being exposed to the images, which family members claim retraumatized her.
• The Menendez family and their Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition accused the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office of violating Marsy’s Law, which ensures victims' rights to dignity and respect.
• The DA’s office issued an apology for not providing prior warning but defended the use of the photos as necessary to convey the brutality of the crime.
• Defense attorney Mark Geragos continues to argue for reducing the brothers' convictions from first-degree murder to manslaughter, with the resentencing hearing set to continue on April 17 and 18.