(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In a new pro-crime move by a well-known wokeist Democrat DA, Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascón has taken the significant step of advocating for the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez.
See photos of Gascon and the Menendez brothers in the tweet below!
District Attorney George Gascón’s controversial move to recommend resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez has reignited a debate that many assumed was long settled.
The brothers were originally convicted in 1989 for the murder of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, and sentenced to life without parole.
Gascón’s recommendation suggests altering the life without parole sentence to 50 years to life, potentially making them eligible for parole immediately due to their ages at the time of the crime.
The brothers’ claim of long-term abuse at the hands of their father, José Menendez, provides the backdrop for this reconsideration.
Some family members support this narrative, asserting that the brothers might have faced different sentences today given the current understanding of the impact of sexual abuse.
Meanwhile, opposing family members like Milton Anderson, Kitty Menendez’s brother, are adamant that the original, harsh penalty should remain intact, highlighting the severity of the crime.
Gascón acknowledges the divide within his office concerning the resentencing decision.
He mentioned the emerging evidence including letters and claims from a former Menudo band member as a factor in his advocacy for reconsideration.
“I want to underline there were horrible acts, there is no excuse for murder … but I understand also how sometimes people get desperate,” he noted.
“There are people in the office that strongly believe that the Menendez brothers should stay in prison the rest of their life, and they do not believe that they were molested,” Gascón admitted.
“And there are people in the office that strongly believe that they should be released immediately and that they were in fact molested,” he added, cited by Today.com.
The timing of this decision aligns with a renewed public interest in the case, spurred by a Netflix series and documentary.
Furthermore, Gascón’s approach precedes his reelection bid, where his decisions are likely to influence public opinion.
The process for potential release involves a judge’s decision, coordination with the state parole board, and potentially, input from the governor, making it a nuanced judicial pathway.
The Menendez brothers’ legal team remains hopeful for a fair hearing, with the possibility of release by Thanksgiving.
As noted by the district attorney, the brothers’ exemplary conduct post-conviction has been another area of support for those advocating for their release.
“We’re going to recommend to the court that the life without the possibility of parole be removed and that they will be sentenced for murder, which, because there are two murders involved, that would be 50 years to life. However, because of their age under the law, since they were under 26 years of age at the time that these crimes occurred, they will be eligible for parole immediately,” Gascon declared, cited by Newsweek.
Gascón’s decision to pursue resentencing not only impacts the Menendez brothers but also challenges the fundamentals of justice and accountability in the American legal system.
🇺🇸 PROSECUTOR RECOMMENDS PAROLE FOR MENENDEZ BROTHERS AFTER 34 YEARS
A Los Angeles prosecutor is urging a judge to grant parole to Erik and Lyle Menendez, citing new evidence of sexual abuse by their father before they killed their parents in 1989.
The judge’s decision is… https://t.co/AbIAd5iooa pic.twitter.com/MUvHk75IBf
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 25, 2024
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