CA - Court upholds Menendez brothers' convictions

[CrimeJunkie82]

Oprah was talking about sexual abuse of boys in 1989, and everyone watched Oprah. The Menendez murderers, who were adults at the time of the murders, could have phoned up Oprah with the story about the Hollywood executive with RCA records who was allegedly a pedophile ... no one would have doubted them.

Again, they were afraid of the reprucussions that would happen, a hollywood executive with RCA records? How far do you think his power would reach? what would have happened to them if they exposed him? Ok, so they were adults, but they were very young adults who still lived at home with their abuser. Once they snapped and had enough. that was it. I was a victim of SA and it came to light as a young adult. I still lived at home with my abuser. I drove my car at full speed and smashed the front end of his truck..after I reported him. Until you have been in those situations, you cant begin to comprehend the victims mindset.

 

[CrimeJunkie82]

For me, this is the question:

Can adults blame childhood experience for criminal behaviour?​

According to the Menendez murderers, well after the murders and the arrests, they claim that they experienced childhood abuse, and the murders were nothing more than putting their parents out of their misery before they killed their children (the Menendez brothers).

Fifteen shotgun blasts, with the last bullet killing them in each case. Their father was shot 4 times before the fatal bullet was shot point blank at the back of his head. HIs mother was shot 9 times before the fatal bullet entered her cheek.

Was it anger, was it a reaction to an imagined event, were they putting their mother out of her misery, or did they just want the money?

I honestly believe it was anger and had nothing to do with the money. When you have experienced years upon years of abuse at the hands of the very person who is supposed to protect you and love you, it definitely affects your mental capacity. If you don't have the proper support system and tools to help you through that traumatic experience, there is honestly no telling what you will do. They were young adults. It's a proven scientific fact that there brain was still maturing. Add to that the trauma that can create all kinds of mental disorders and illnesses. I do believe they definetly should be punished, but not for the rest of their lives..

 

[cottonweaver]

Informative piece on the role of Dr Oziel, his mistress Judalon, admissibility and the confidentiality angle from a psychologist who's reviewed the first trial

 

[sds71]

LA County District Attorney George Gascón To Announce Decision on Menendez Brothers’ Case”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1849476775065145594

 

[MassGuy]

Having been on a media tour of late over weighing newer evidence of the repeated sexual abuse the brothers allegedly suffered from their father, music executive Jose Menendez, Gascón is expected to ask for Erik, 55, and Lyle, 56 to get out of prison in the next few months, sources tell me. However, Gascón could still back away from that plan in the next few hours due to sharp divisions in his office, individuals close to events caution of the fickle prosecutor.

Menendez Brothers Resentencing Supported By L.A. DA; George Gascón Sets Press Conference For This Afternoon On Ryan Murphy Spotlighted Case

The long imprisoned Menendez Brothers could be free soon if the LA DA gets his way

deadline.com

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

LA County District Attorney George Gascón To Announce Decision on Menendez Brothers’ Case”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1849476775065145594

Is that at 4:30 EST if known? TIA.

 

[erratum]

Is that at 4:30 EST if known? TIA.

yeah ...should be.

 

[DS2021]

Is that at 4:30 EST if known? TIA.

Yes

Abc is already live

I dont think it starts till 430 but heres the link

 

[DS2021]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/ktla.com/news/local-news/menendez-brothers-resentencing/amp/

The New York Times reports that Gascón is expected to support the resentencing request, something that could let Lyle and Erik Menendez out of prison more than three decades after they killed their parents at their Beverly Hills home.

 

[DS2021]

Yes

Abc is already live

I dont think it starts till 430 but heres the link

The live footage has started. Im wondering if they are starting in 30 min early

 

[00stevenm]

30 years for defending themselves, I hope they get a second chance at life, IMHO.

 

[DS2021]

should be starting very very soon. they are moving the media away from the podium

 

[sds71]

LA prosecutors want Erik and Lyle Menendez resentenced in the 1989 killings of their parents, official says.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1849549503579177353

 

[DS2021]

still waiting on the offical presser to start

 

[DS2021]

still waiting on the offical presser to start

Prosecutors seek resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents

Prosecutors are recommending that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.

apnews.com

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors will recommend Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in the family’s Beverly Hills home, providing the brothers with a chance at freedom after 34 years behind bars.

An official with knowledge of the decision who was not authorized to speak on the record ahead of a planned press conference confirmed that Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón will would recommend resentencing for the brothers.

 

[DS2021]

It starting

 

[DS2021]

 

[DS2021]

Hes asking for resentencing. He will recommend that to the court tomorrow.

Sounds like
50 to life, elligible for parole immediately due to their age

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

Gascon said he's going to recommend to the court that they resentence to remove the life without parole sentence and resentence for murder which would be 50 years to life with parole, and because of their age at the time of the crime they would be eligible for parole immediately.

 

[Leilei]

They're being resentenced tomorrow, and will be eligible for parole tomorrow!!
Good decision. The right decision.
IMO.