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Kris Jenner Reveals Past Connection to Erik Menendez in Kardashian Family Discussion

During the season premiere of Hulu's 'The Kardashians,' Jenner shared that Erik Menendez played tennis with Robert Kardashian Sr. in the 1980s, sparking reflections on the Menendez brothers' case.

  • Kris Jenner disclosed that Erik Menendez, one of the brothers convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, used to play tennis with her ex-husband Robert Kardashian Sr. in the 1980s.
  • Kim Kardashian, who is advocating for the Menendez brothers' resentencing, discussed the case during the episode, reflecting on her childhood memories of her father's legal discussions about the trial.
  • The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 and have been serving life sentences without parole, despite claims of years of abuse by their parents.
  • Recent media projects, including Ryan Murphy's Netflix series 'Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story,' have reignited public interest in the case and the brothers' claims of self-defense.
  • Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón has filed a petition to resentence the brothers, potentially granting them eligibility for parole, a move supported by Kim Kardashian as part of her broader justice reform efforts.
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