Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón stated that he acknowledges the brothers murdered their parents, but new evidence warrants a review of their life sentences.
The petition includes a letter from Erik Menendez claiming he was sexually abused by their father, a pivotal factor in the brothers' assertion of self-defense in the killings.
Their attorneys argue changing societal views on sexual abuse may have impacted their conviction, suggesting that they might have been found guilty of manslaughter instead of murder today.
Bryan Freedman, the family's lawyer, emphasized the family's support for the brothers' release, highlighting their aunt Joan VanderMolen's wish that they be set free.
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