Gascón defends Menendez brothers case review as non-political ahead of decision

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 for murdering their parents in 1989. He mentioned that new evidence, including a letter from Erik Menendez, is being considered. A decision on the case is expected soon, possibly by Friday. The letter allegedly supports claims of sexual abuse by their father, which the brothers cited as a motive for the killings.