Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Lyle & Erik Menendez: Last Chance for Freedom. |
| Authors: |
DODD, JOHNNY, PELISEK, CHRISTINE |
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People. 2/10/2025, Vol. 103 Issue 5, p32-35. 4p. 9 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: |
IDENTIFICATION photographs, JUVENILE offenders, PRISON release, SEX crimes, LAW schools, BROTHERS, PETITIONS |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are seeking freedom after 35 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents. The brothers are hoping for resentencing that could make them eligible for parole as "youthful offenders" due to their ages at the time of the crime. The case has garnered support from family members and a new generation of advocates who emphasize the impact of childhood sexual abuse on the brothers' actions. The fate of the Menendez brothers now rests on the decision of the newly elected prosecutor, Nathan Hochman, who is reviewing the case for potential reduced sentences. [Extracted from the article] |
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