Gascón defends Menendez brothers' case review against political criticism

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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón addressed claims that his focus on the Menendez brothers' case is politically motivated. He stated his office has been reviewing the case for over a year, including a habeas corpus petition and resentencing. Gascón's interest follows a true-crime drama on Netflix that renewed public attention on the brothers, who were sentenced to life in prison for murdering their parents in 1989. He plans to announce a decision on the case soon. The new evidence includes a letter from Erik Menendez, alleging sexual abuse by their father. The brothers admitted to the murders but claimed they acted out of fear for their lives.


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