Known for the brutal murder of their parents, the brothers have been in prison for many years, but now a new trial could change their futures
Erik and Lyle Menendez, known for the brutal murder of their parents Joseph and Kitty Menendez, may receive an unexpected outcome in their criminal case. After more than two decades in prison, the American brothers will have a crucial hearing scheduled for December 11th this year.
As reported by TMZ this Wednesday, the 30th, the new trial could result in his release before Christmas, depending on the court decision.
The hearing was scheduled after a meeting between the brothers’ defense, prosecutors and the judge Michael V. Jesic, of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The case gained renewed public attention following the release of the series “Monsters: Menendez Brothers: Parent Killers”, produced by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The production explores allegations that Erik and Lyle they had suffered sexual abuse by their father, justifying their actions as defense in the face of threats to their lives.
These accusations received greater credibility after Roy Rosselló, former member of the Menudo group, declares that he was a victim of abuse by the same businessman. This testimony brought new perspectives to the Menendez case, leading the defense to request a reclassification of the original murder conviction to manslaughter.
Arguments in favor
The lawyer Mark Geragoswhich represents Erik and Lyle, intends to argue in favor of this change during the hearing. If the judge accepts the request, the brothers could be released immediately, having served three times the maximum sentence applicable to the new suggested legal framework.
In parallel, Ryan Murphy expressed optimism about the possibility of the brothers’ release by the end of the year and did not rule out producing new episodes of the series based on the case, making this decision conditional on the main actors’ willingness to return to their roles. Murphy expressed his interest in expanding the narrative if a sequel is possible.
Source: Maxima
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