Menendez Brothers Seek New Trial Amid Claims of Abuse and Miscarriage of Justice
Lyle and Erik Menendez, serving life sentences for the murder of their parents, push for a new trial, citing abuse claims and new evidence.
- The Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, have served over three decades in prison.
- New evidence and claims of sexual abuse by their father have reignited calls for their release.
- A recent Fox Nation docuseries, 'Menendez Brothers: Victims or Villains', features interviews and new insights into the case.
- Attorneys for the brothers have filed a writ of habeas corpus, pointing to newly discovered evidence supporting their claims of abuse.
- The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has until April 11 to respond to the petition for a new trial.