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The coinciding release of NetflixsThe Menendez Brothersdocumentary in early October further intensified interest.
The brothers high-profile supporters include Kim Kardashian, Murphys friend and collaborator, and Rosie ODonnell.
The brothers are also backed by many family members including their mothers sister who cited the abuse they suffered.
Nathan Hochmanwithdrewsupport for resentencing on March 10.
Their next hearing in front of the California Parole Board is scheduled for June 13.
We will submit that report to the judge for the resentencing, California governor Gavin Newsom explained on hispodcast.
Lets go back: What did the Menendez brothers do?
The path to their conviction was not straightforward.
After Lyle was arrested, Erik surrendered several days later, for alleged first-degree murder.
The prosecution claimed that they murdered their parents for money.
The juries in their first trial could not reach a unanimous verdict.
The brothers were retried in October 1995 with one jury for both of them.
Most of the defenses evidence about sexual abuse was barred from court, CNN said.
They were both found guilty of first-degree murder in March 1996.
A judge sentenced the brothers to life in prison without the chance of parole in July of that year.
They were also unsuccessful in their federal-court appeal.
Why are people reevaluating the case right now?
Hes so overweight that I cant stand to see him, the letter says.
I never know when its going to happen and its driving me crazy.
Every night I stay up thinking he might come in.
I need to put it out of my mind.
I know what you said before but Im afraid.
You just dont know dad like I do.
Hes warned me a hundred times about telling anyone especially Lyle.
Am I a serious whimpus?
I dont know Ill make it through this.
I can handle it, Andy.
I need to stop thinking about it.
Joses younger sister allegedly found the letter and showed it to journalist Robert Rand some six years ago.
Rand, in turn, showed this letter to Eriks onetime appeals lawyer.
This letter was not shown during either of the brothers trials, CNNsaid.
What has the family said aboutMonsters?
The brothers do not approve of Murphys show at all.
I can only believe they were done so on purpose.
How has theMonsters cast reacted to criticism?
Murphy, for his part, had a more acerbic reaction.
Prior to this, Murphy seemed to criticize Erik for speaking out without viewingMonsters.
I think its interesting that hes issued a statement without having seen the show.
I know he hasnt seen the show in prison.
I hope he does see the show, Murphy said.
Its really, really hard if its your life to see your life up onscreen.
What have the brothers family said about their case since the shows release?
I had no idea the extent of the abuse they suffered at the hands of my brother-in-law.
None of us did, Joan Andersen VanderMolen, Kittys sister, said, perABC7 Eyewitness News.
Instead of being seen as victims, they were vilified … they are no longer a threat to society.
Anamaria Baralt, one of Joses nieces, offered a similar view.
What have authorities said recently?
A hearing for both of the brothers will take place on April 17 and 18.
What did the former D.A.
originally write in the recommendation?
They have been in prison 35 years, Gascon added.
Gascon also released a statement following the familys October 16 press conference.
We have heard the heartfelt pleas from the Menendez family regarding a review of this case.
Lawyers from his office met with the brothers family to hear out their concerns.
Prosecutors are still seeking full documentation of the defenses claims.
The office is working as quickly as justice permits, the statement continued.
Our office has developed a more modern understanding of sexual violence since the Menendez brothers first faced prosecution.
How does Kim Kardashian fit into all of this?
Kim Kardashian, who is a vocal advocate for prison reform, visited the brothers, TMZ firstreportedin September.
I doubt anyone would claim to be the same person they were at 18, she said.
I know Im not!
Kardashian discusses their fathers sexual abuse in her op-ed.
Can anyone honestly deny that the justice system would have treated the Menendez sisters more leniently?
Can the brothers actually get released?
Several attorneys think that their chances are good.
Cominsky noted that there are still many things that would happen before release.
A short sentence, for example, is on the table.
That new, shorter sentence would ultimately lead to their release, she said.
With a resentencing, the court only modifies the sentence; the conviction still stands.
This post has been updated.
