Erik and Lyle Menendez have been resentenced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole, marking a significant development in their case. Attorney Mark Geragos expressed excitement about the potential for their release. However, reactions have been polarized, with many surprised by the court's decision despite opposition from the LA district attorney. Key to the resentencing has been the family's assertion of their sexual abuse by their father, supported by forensic expert Ann Burgess, who emphasized the psychological manipulation they faced. The brothers will need to demonstrate rehabilitation for parole approval.
"You still feel to this day that they were sexually abused? They were more than sexually abused. I try to make that point. They were such an aura of the environment and control and coercion and the psychological abuse," replied Burgess.
"We're one huge step to bringing the boys home!" said Mark Geragos, attorney for the Menendez brothers.
"I think many people are surprised by the court allowing this resentencing for the Menendez brothers, because the LA district attorney was strongly against it."
"If the Menendez brothers are granted parole, then Gavin Newsom's got a very challenging decision to make."
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