A big step for the Menendez brothers, the judge opened their way to freedom: ‘Yes, they killed their parents, but …’
After more than three decades spent in prison for killing parents in 1989, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez They were again sentenced to life in prison, but this time with the possibility of probation, US media reported. The decision was made by the judge Michael V. Jesic In a higher court in Los Angeles, who again emphasized the gravity of the crime, but also emphasized that the progress that the brothers showed during the long -standing stay behind bars was recognized.
In his decision, the judge cited numerous letters from the support of prison officers who testified to the positive transformation of the brothers through education and participation in self -help programs. Although he emphasized that he did not decide on their release, he said he believed they deserved the opportunity to consider this opportunity.
The brothers appeared on a hearing from prison near San Diego via Video Tractle and took full responsibility for their works, expressing deep regret and apology to the family. Lyle Menendez described his actions that evening and admitted that he had lied during the investigation, while Erik expressed his compassion for his parents and thought about their fear at the moment of death.
After this decision, the final word of possible release will have a California governor of California Gavin News and the State Committee for Pardons. The brothers already have a hearing before the Committee on June 13th.
The Menendez case, which caused great media attention in the 1990s, again received the attention of younger generations thanks to documentaries and social networks, where many now see the brothers as victims of domestic violence and injustice within the judicial system.
Recall, in August 1989, then 21-year-old Lyle and 18-year-old Erik Menendez shotguns killed their parents, Josea and Kitty Menendez, in their luxury villa in Beverly Hills. The brothers claimed that they had suffered sexual abuse for years by their father and believed their parents would kill them to hide the truth. The crime was shocked by America and became one of the most legal cases of decades.
