Defense of Erik and Lyle Menendez accuses promoter of ignoring evidence of abuse and asks for change in the case
Erik and Lyle Menendezsentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of their parents, await the outcome of one of the most decisive moments of their lives: the sentence review that can make them eligible for parole.
However, the brothers accuse the newly elected promoter of Los Angeles, Nathan Hochmanof conflict of interest and believe that he is not able to be impartial in the next sentence reevaluation hearing, scheduled for May 9.
According to the defense of Erik and Lyle, Hochmannamed Kathleen Cadyformer lawn of a relative contrary to the reduction of the sentence, for a prominent position in the Department of Services to the victims. He also reversed the recommendation of his predecessor, George Gascowhich suggested the possibility of parole for the brothers. It is worth remembering that most family members of Menendez It supports the sentence revision and, according to the defense, their opinions have been ignored.
The brothers, who are now 54 and 57, were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of their parents, José and Kitty Menendezin 1989in Beverly Hills. The crime has shocked the United States, but over the years a new perspective on the case has gained strength: Erik and Lyle They claim they were victims of their father’s sexual and psychological abuse and feared for their lives.
Requests for freedom of Erik and Lyle Menendez became even more intense after the launches of the Monsters: Menendez Brothers: Parents Assassins and the documentary The case of the brothers Menendezboth from Netflix, who popularized the story again.
Can the case be reversed?
In recent decades, the brothers Menendez They came up with various resources to try to reverse the sentence, unsuccessfully. In 2023the defense filed a request from habeas corpus, bringing new evidence that could reinforce the narrative of abuse, including a letter found in the cell of one of the brothers, mentioning the abusive behavior of the father.
Another key piece was a testimony of a former member of the group Menudowhich claimed to have been the victim of sexual violence for José Menendez In the 1980s, when the businessman was responsible for the group label.
Source: Variety
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