**Meta:** Menendez brothers seek release from prison after renewed calls for freedom.
**Content:**
### Who Are the Menendez Brothers?
The Menendez brothers, Lyle (56) and Erik (53), were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989. They are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.
### What Happened?
In 1996, the brothers were found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. They admitted to shooting their parents but claimed it was in self-defense due to years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, including allegations of molestation by their father.
### When and Where?
The murders occurred in 1989, and the brothers were tried in 1993 and again in 1996. A resentencing hearing was scheduled for December 11 last year but has faced multiple delays.
### Why Are They Seeking Release?
The brothers’ legal team argues that societal views on sexual abuse have evolved, suggesting that had they been tried today, they might have been convicted of manslaughter instead of murder. They also presented a letter from Erik to his cousin, written months before the murders, which hints at the abuse he suffered.
### Renewed Attention
A recent Netflix drama series titled “Monsters,” which aired in September, has brought the Menendez brothers back into public discussion, leading to renewed calls for their release, including support from family members. Their lawyers have requested that Los Angeles prosecutors review their sentencing.
### Key Points:
– The brothers were convicted in 1996 after a deadlocked jury in their first trial.
– They maintain that their actions were a result of long-term abuse.
– The current legal strategy focuses on changing perceptions of abuse and potential new evidence.
**Conclusion:** As the Menendez brothers await a decision on their resentencing, will they finally gain the freedom they seek?
**FAQs:**
**Q: What are the Menendez brothers’ current legal circumstances?**
A: The Menendez brothers are serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 murders of their parents and are currently seeking a resentencing hearing.
