Gascón Backs Resentencing for Menendez Brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have been imprisoned since 1996 for the 1989 murder of their parents, due to new evidence of paternal abuse. This recommendation could make the brothers eligible for parole, altering their current sentence of life without parole to 50 years to life. The decision is now pending approval by a judge and the parole board, influenced by evidence including a letter from Erik Menendez detailing abuse and testimony from Roy Rosselló, a former band member of Menudo, claiming similar abuse by the father. This development has been amplified by media coverage, including a Netflix documentary and support from public figures like Kim Kardashian, who advocates for prison reform. Some speculate political motivations behind Gascón's decision as he faces re-election challenges, though he denies this claim. The case has reignited debates over justice, abuse, and the potential for a miscarriage of justice in the Menendez brothers' original trial.