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The Menendez Brothers are edging closer to a possible release from incarceration, as the District Attorney of Los Angeles has just submitted a request for a judge to reconsider their sentences.
D.A. George Gascón has filed the request just moments ago… seeking a modification to the brothers’ sentences from life imprisonment without parole to life with the possibility of parole. Given their time served, this could mean immediate freedom for them.
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This is an extensive filing… but essentially, the D.A.’s office asserts that Erik and Lyle have been model inmates and no longer pose a danger to society — therefore, there is no justification for their continued confinement.
The D.A. highlights several initiatives—like Erik’s Life Care and Connections organization, which aids disabled and elderly inmates, alongside VIVE, an organization focused on victim impact and empathy—that one or both brothers are engaged in, reflecting their commitment to enhancing their prison community.
The document also outlines Erik and Lyle’s behavioral histories, indicating they have been reprimanded only eight and five times respectively during their lengthy incarceration spanning over three decades.
The D.A. further notes their advancing age, emphasizing not only were they juveniles at the time of their parents’ tragic deaths, but they have now surpassed the age of 50 — significantly reducing the chances of reoffending.
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Not every individual traumatized by the actions of the brothers is supportive of their potential release, as highlighted by the district attorney, who references an uncle of the siblings opposed to their liberation. Nevertheless, the D.A. mentions that numerous other relatives have been vocal advocates for their freedom—this should be given significant weight.
In a recent statement, Gascón declared his intention to support the release of Erik and Lyle, asserting that the pair has fulfilled their societal obligations. A court hearing is scheduled for late November.
Despite this endorsement, the legal proceedings concerning the Menendez brothers are far from concluded… and may become even more intricate due to potential dissent from individuals within the L.A. D.A.’s office—who Gascón indicates might express their objections during a subsequent court session.