Prosecutors to decide on resentencing Menendez brothers in parents' murder case

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Prosecutors in Los Angeles will announce their decision on whether to seek resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 and are serving life without parole. District Attorney George Gascón noted the case is being reexamined due to a greater understanding of sexual abuse victims. The Menendez brothers argue they acted in self-defense after years of abuse. The case gained renewed attention from a recent Netflix docuseries and drama. Family members of the brothers have publicly called for their release, citing societal changes in understanding abuse.


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