Overview

• The show earned 11 Emmy nods, including outstanding limited or anthology series and Cooper Koch’s first lead actor nomination.
• In May, a judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life, clearing the way for their parole hearings on August 21 and 22.
• On July 7, an L.A. County judge ordered District Attorney Nathan Hochman to explain within 30 days why he rejected new abuse evidence from the brothers’ 2023 habeas petition.
• The portrayal of alleged incest drew public denouncements from the Menendez family and critics concerned about its factual accuracy.
• Cooper Koch has used his nomination to advocate for the brothers’ release and revealed that Lyle Menendez called from prison to congratulate him.