Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón stated there is no question Erik and Lyle Menendez committed the murders, but his office will review new evidence for a potential resentencing.
The brothers' attorneys argue societal views on sexual abuse have changed; today, Erik and Lyle Menendez may not have faced first-degree murder convictions given their claims of lifelong abuse.
Bryan Freedman, the extended family's attorney, stressed that their family has long believed the Menendez brothers should have been charged with manslaughter instead of murder.
This case has captured national attention for over three decades, raising questions about legal definitions of self-defense and the treatment of sexual abuse victims in the judicial system.
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