A Los Angeles judge is set to hear arguments regarding the potential reduction of sentences for Lyle and Erik Menendez, infamous for murdering their parents in 1989. Family members criticize prosecutors for revealing gruesome crime scene photos in court, leading to the hospitalization of their elderly aunt. The brothers' attorney argues they are rehabilitated and deserve parole, while the District Attorney opposes, citing the brothers' lack of remorse. Tensions are heightened by the emotional toll on family attending the hearings, especially after the graphic display affected their aunt's health severely.
In open court, and without any prior warning, prosecutors displayed an unredacted, graphic image of José Menendez's lifeless body - an act that retraumatized family members in attendance and led to the hospitalization of José's 85-year-old sister, Terry Baralt, who is now in critical condition.
The brothers' attorney Mark Geragos maintains they are fully rehabilitated and have paid their debt to society, but District Attorney Nathan Hochman insists Erik and Lyle have shown no remorse for the murders.
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