Menendez Brothers Recommended for Resentencing in California

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has announced plans to request the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have served 34 years for the 1989 murders of their parents. The brothers, now aged 53 and 56, could be eligible for immediate parole due to being under 26 at the time of the crimes. Gascón stated that societal views on sexual abuse victims have shifted, and he believes the Menendez brothers have paid their debt to society. The resentencing request follows increased public interest spurred by a recent Netflix documentary detailing the brothers' claims of abuse. While some in Gascón's office oppose this decision, family members have publicly supported the brothers' release, arguing that they would not have been convicted under current societal awareness of abuse. A judge is expected to review the case and determine whether to grant the resentencing request soon.