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Los Angeles district attorney presents new evidence in Menendez brothers case

cnn.com — October 16, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Summary: The Los Angeles district attorney has released new evidence in the Menendez brothers' case, which could lead to a review of their life sentences for murdering their parents. This comes over 35 years after their conviction.

The evidence includes a letter from Erik Menendez, written in 1988, that suggests he was sexually abused by their father. The brothers' attorneys argue this letter could have changed the jury's decision if presented during their 1996 trial.

District Attorney George Gascón has until November 26 to respond to the brothers' petition challenging their sentences. The case has gained renewed attention following recent Netflix releases about the Menendez brothers.

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  1. [1.3]
    Cooper Koch expresses care for Erik Menendez after prison visit (tmz.com)
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  2. [1.8]
    Cooper Koch expresses gratitude after meeting Erik Menendez in prison following Netflix series (deadline.com)
    11h
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    Campaign gains momentum to reduce sentences for Menendez brothers (nypost.com)
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  4. [2.4]
    Menendez brothers case faces new scrutiny over sexual abuse allegations (abcnews.go.com)
    2d 13h
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  5. [2.2]
    Menendez brothers' uncle opposes their release and seeks meeting with LA DA (independent.co.uk)
    2d 14h
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  6. [2.0]
    Erik Menendez expresses health concerns as family seeks prison release in California (express.co.uk)
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  7. [2.1]
    Nicholas Alexander Chavez supports renewed investigation into Menendez brothers' case (thenews.com.pk)
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    Menendez brothers face new developments as reporter argues against their release (tmz.com)
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    Erik Menendez reflects on guilt over brother's arrest in new Netflix documentary (eonline.com)
    3d 12h
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  10. [1.6]
    Erik Menendez says he may not have much time left as family seeks his release from prison (mirror.co.uk)
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  11. [2.1]
    Relatives of Menendez brothers seek release as new evidence emerges in parents' murder case (ndtv.com)
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  12. [2.3]
    Menendez brothers' family seeks their release from California prison as new evidence emerges (rnz.co.nz)
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    Family of Menendez brothers seeks release as case review approaches (abc.net.au)
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    LA County DA to decide on Menendez brothers' resentencing in 10 days (nbcnews.com)
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    Menendez brothers' family seeks release as prosecutors review new evidence (inquirer.net)
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    Menendez brothers' family seeks release from prison as new evidence emerges (gazette.com)
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    Menendez brothers' family seeks release from prison as new evidence emerges (usnews.com)
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    Menendez brothers' lawyers present new evidence in 1989 murder case (eonline.com)
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    Menendez brothers seek to overturn life sentences with new evidence of alleged abuse (edition.cnn.com)
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    Family of Menendez brothers seeks resentencing after 30 years in prison for parents' murder (nypost.com)
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  21. [2.0]
    Los Angeles DA considers resentencing Menendez brothers as supporters rally for leniency (deadline.com)
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    Los Angeles district attorney reviews new evidence that could lead to Menendez brothers' release (rnz.co.nz)
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    Menendez brothers face renewed calls for release as public interest grows (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Menendez brothers' family calls for their release at Los Angeles press conference (metro.co.uk)
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    Menendez family urges LA DA to reconsider brothers' sentences at press conference (dailymail.co.uk)
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  26. [1.6]
    Rosie O'Donnell supports Menendez brothers as new evidence prompts case review (today.com)
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    LA District Attorney says Menendez brothers don't deserve life in prison as family seeks resentencing (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Menendez brothers await decision on potential prison release after new evidence emerges (cnn.com)
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    Relatives of Menendez brothers call for resentencing in Los Angeles (abcnews.go.com)
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    New evidence prompts review of Menendez brothers' case after 35 years in prison (hindustantimes.com)
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    Erik Menendez reflects on childhood abuse and feelings of being groomed in new Netflix documentary (eonline.com)
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    Los Angeles DA releases letter from Erik Menendez alleging abuse by father (nypost.com)
    4d 19h
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    Menendez brothers' family seeks release as prosecutors review 1989 murder case (apnews.com)
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    Menendez brothers' family advocates for release as prosecutors review 1989 murder case (9news.com)
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    Menendez brothers' family seeks release as prosecutors review 1989 murder case (news.yahoo.com)
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    Menendez brothers' family to rally as L.A. DA considers resentencing (nbcnews.com)
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    Cooper Koch critiques Netflix's Menendez documentary for missing key details (usmagazine.com)
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    Menendez brothers' family anticipates resentencing announcement at DA press conference (nypost.com)
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    Cooper Koch questions absence of new evidence in Netflix Menendez documentary (hollywoodreporter.com)
    5d 15h
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  40. [1.2]
    Cooper Koch confirms no prosthetic used in Netflix's Monsters shower scene (nypost.com)
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    Cooper Koch reveals he did not use a prosthetic in nude scene for Netflix series Monsters (tmz.com)
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    Cooper Koch discusses nude scene in Monsters series about Menendez brothers (eonline.com)
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    Cooper Koch confirms no prosthetic used in nude scene for Netflix's Monsters (usmagazine.com)
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    Cooper Koch confirms no prosthetic used in Netflix shower scene (justjared.com)
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    Actors discuss their roles as Menendez brothers in Netflix series Monsters (usmagazine.com)
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  46. [1.2]
    Kitty Menendez's sister defends brothers in tell-all interview (usmagazine.com)
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    Menendez brothers' aunt reveals troubling detail from Netflix series about family meals (mirror.co.uk)
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