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New docuseries reveals decades-long pattern of abuse by Menudo creator, alleges ties to Menendez murders

  • A former Menudo band member claims the Menendez brothers' father raped him as a teen in the 1980s.
  • The new Peacock docuseries "Menéndez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed" explores decades of sexual abuse allegations against Menudo creator Edgardo Díaz.
  • The Menendez brothers claimed their father physically, sexually and emotionally abused them for years in their 1990s trial for his murder.
  • The docuseries features interviews with the Menendez brothers from prison and raises questions about whether they deserve a retrial.
  • The series paints a picture of a systemic culture that allowed Díaz to prey on young teens in Menudo for years with impunity.
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