Menendez Brothers Resentencing Hearing Features Celebrity Support

The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, were back in court for a resentencing hearing, attended by actor Cooper Koch, who portrayed Erik in the Netflix series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.' The brothers, serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents, are seeking a sentence reduction that could make them eligible for parole due to their age at the time of the crime. However, current District Attorney Nathan Hochman opposed their resentencing, stating they have not demonstrated full responsibility for their actions. Family members and supporters, including Koch, argue for the brothers' chance at release, citing claims of long-term sexual abuse by their father. Despite Hochman's opposition, the case is under review by the California Board of Parole Hearings, which will ultimately make a recommendation to Governor Newsom regarding the brothers' potential release. The renewed public interest in the case, spurred by the Netflix series, has sparked ongoing debates about justice and accountability in this high-profile case.