Menendez Brothers

• Menendez brothers: Judge to decide if siblings deserve reduced sentences

  While the defence argued they acted out of self-defence after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors said they killed their parents for a massive inheritance.

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  Apr 17
  
• Menendez brothers’ family accuses DA of ‘personal bias’ in bid for release

  The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez are rejecting claims by D.A. Nathan Hochman that the brothers hadn't taken responsibility for the killing of their parents.

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  Mar 21
  
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• Menendez brothers: New L.A. DA doesn’t support resentencing, claims they lied

  A resentencing hearing is set for March 20 and 21 for the brothers, who are currently serving life without the possibility of parole.

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  Mar 10
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• U.S. teen accused of killing mother claims Menendez brothers inspired him

  Just before the killing, Reed Gelinskey told officers he was watching a Menendez Brothers documentary, referencing the 'shotgun scene.'

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  Mar 10
• L.A. district attorney opposes new trial for Menendez brothers

  The District Attorney said he didn't believe the evidence met the rigorous or narrow standards to either vacate the conviction or give the brothers a retrial.

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  Feb 24
• Family of Menendez brothers meet with district attorney to discuss resentencing

  Members of Erik and Lyle Menendez's family say they are united in support for a new sentence that reflects the abuse and trauma they say the brothers endured under their parents.

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  Jan 3
• Menendez Brothers: Judge delays decision on resentencing to January

  The Menendez brothers were found guilty of murdering Jose and Kitty Menendez in 1989 and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

  U.S. News

  Nov 25, 2024
• Prosecutors recommend resentencing for Menendez Brothers

  Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said "resentencing is appropriate" and that he will make his recommendation to the judge.

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  Oct 24, 2024
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• Menendez brothers’ family asks for their release as new evidence emerges

  New evidence in the case includes a letter written by Erik Menendez that his lawyers say corroborates the allegations that he was sexually abused by his father.

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  Oct 16, 2024
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• Judge Judy sues National Enquirer, InTouch for defamation

  'Judge Judy' Sheindlin is stepping out from behind the bench to battle it out with the media company behind InTouch Weekly and the National Enquirer.

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  May 14, 2024