Overview

• Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted in 1996 for the murder of their parents and have been serving life sentences without parole.
• Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended resentencing after reviewing new evidence related to alleged abuse by their father.
• The Netflix series and documentary on the Menendez brothers have reignited public interest and scrutiny of their case.
• The brothers' original trial included allegations of severe abuse, but much of this testimony was excluded in their retrial.
• Public figures and advocates argue that the Menendez brothers have paid their debt to society and deserve reconsideration of their sentences.