2024-10-25 22:47:00
The brothers Lyle and Erik Menendezcondemned by murder of his parents In 1989they are receiving a new impetus towards the possible freedom. Your lawyer, Marco Geragoshe assured that there is “cautious optimism” following the recommendation of Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gasconto reevaluate yours current phrase. Gascón proposed a sentenced to 50 years to life in prisonwhich would open the door to the possibility of immediate parolefor the brothers were under 26 years old at the time of crime.
Him announcement was carried out during the academic year press conference in which Gascón underlined his intention to bring the case to the court court within a period of 30-45 days. However, Geragos is convinced that the public it will be done before then and he hopes his customers can get it done reunite with your family for him Thanksgiving Dayan occasion that includes several family birthdays.
Despite the growing expectation, the reality of legal process it could last longer than expected. According to the California Department of Correctionsany change in judgment it would take a minimum of time six months before a meeting is held parole hearing. This is due to several reasons regulatory which must be satisfied before any decision is made.
Nearly two dozen relatives of the Menéndez family are calling for the new sentence for brothers Erik and Lyle. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)Almost two dozen relatives of the brothers supported theirs resentment. Karen VanderMolencousin of the Menéndez, expressed her enthusiasm: “It’s exciting, it goes beyond words. We are optimistic about this Erik and Lyle They will be released soon and the best case scenario would be to have them at home Thanksgiving“he quoted ABC News.
Gascón, for his part, underlined that despite the brothers being in front serious chargesit is essential to consider the decades of prison and his behavior during that period. The brothers were convicted in 1996 for him murder of his parents, José and Kitty Menendezat his house Beverly Hills. Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18. at the time of the crime. While the brothers claimed to have acted self-defense after years of sexual abuse on his part fatherprosecutors argued that his motivation it was him economic advantage.
Second The associated pressin recent months, Gascon he reviewed new evidence which could change the course of caseincluding statements from a former band member Mild, Roy Rosellowho he claimed to have been victim of abuse on the part of Jose Menendezas well as a letter written by Erik which details the abuse that he and his brother suffered. This letter, which was not presented during the judgmenthas gained importance in light of the new testimonials.
Mark Geragos, the Menendez’s attorney, hopes his clients celebrate Thanksgiving in freedom. (Netflix)The reactions of public They too have changed over time. Tamara Goodellanother cousin of the Menéndez, observed that a new generation he’s starting to recognize it Men can also be victims of sexual abusesomething that hasn’t been widely discussed in the 90s. “This new generation has a really hard time saying, ‘This isn’t what you should have gotten,’” he said.
However, not all in family share this vision. Milton AndersenHim uncle of the brothershe remains firm in his position that they should remain in prison, convinced that his the sentence was right and for those who acted avaricenot as a result of a previous trauma.
Gascón also committed to evaluating the positive impact that the brothers had during their prison time. Despite being confined, Lyle and Erik they worked to help others internalcreating support groups for those with untreated trauma Yes special conditions. Attorney Geragos noted that Lyle obtained a university degree, while Erik offers palliative care to other inmates, demonstrating their desire to contribute positively to society.
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