Menendez Brothers' Possible Release Gains Momentum Amid New Evidence
Kim Kardashian and Los Angeles DA advocate for reduced sentences as new abuse claims surface.
- Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, may soon be released after nearly 35 years in prison.
- Kim Kardashian, an advocate for criminal justice reform, supports their release, arguing they did not receive a fair trial.
- New evidence, including a letter from Erik and allegations against their father, suggests the brothers were victims of abuse.
- The Los Angeles District Attorney is pushing for a new trial with a lesser sentence, citing a lack of awareness of male abuse victims in the 1990s.
- A Netflix series and documentary have reignited public interest in the case, drawing millions of viewers globally.