Menendez Brothers Decision Expected This Week, D.A. Confirms

The Menendez Brothers are on the verge of a significant development as Los Angeles County D.A. George Gascón announced that a crucial decision regarding their case will be revealed by the end of the week. Currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, Erik and Lyle Menendez may soon see a shift in their legal status due to newly surfaced evidence.

In a statement to CNN, Gascón indicated that the upcoming decision will address whether the brothers will be resentenced or granted a new trial. A new trial could pave the way for reduced charges, potentially lowering their convictions from first-degree murder to manslaughter, which might lead to their release considering the time they have already served.

Gascón’s position on the matter seems uncertain at this point. He acknowledged that there is a division of opinion within his office regarding the brothers’ situation. One faction advocates for maintaining their life sentences, citing the original trial’s findings, while another group believes that the brothers should be given leniency due to their claims of sexual abuse from their father.

The recent scrutiny began following the resurfacing of a letter Erik purportedly wrote to his cousin, detailing experiences of abuse he allegedly faced from his father. Additionally, revelation from Roy Rosselló, a former member of the band Menudo, claimed that José Menendez had abused him as well.

Since their arrest in 1990, Erik and Lyle have maintained their story of abuse, which was initially presented during their first trial that ultimately resulted in a hung jury. Subsequent attempts to introduce similar testimony were denied by the judge. However, Gascón is now reconsidering the elements of the case, and as the deadline approaches for his announcement, all eyes are on whether this will be a turning point for the Menendez brothers and an opportunity for a new trial.