Cooper Koch, star of “Monsters,” added that the “recommendation has ignited a renewed sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars.”
Following Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s request on Thursday to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, Kim Kardashian is giving her thoughts.
The reality personality and businesswoman, who has been vocal about her support for the brothers, expressed her gratitude for Gascón on Thursday afternoon on her Instagram Story.
The Menendez brothers will finally be eligible for a parole hearing tomorrow after being given a second chance at life. According to Kardashian, they might be launched as soon as six months from now. “George Gascón, thank you for taking a second look at the Menendez brothers’ case and making amends. Your dedication to justice and the truth is admirable. Your voices were heard, millions of people who have been outspoken supporters, and the brother’s relatives and friends. The brutality and unfairness in their case were brought to light by the media’s attention, particularly in the wake of Ryan Murphy’s TV show.
“Society’s perception of child abuse has changed, and social media gives us the ability to challenge the existing system,” she added. This instance emphasizes how crucial it is to question judgments and look for the truth, even when guilt is not at issue.
At a press conference on Thursday, Gascón announced that his office would seek a review of the 1989 shooting deaths of José and Kitty Menendez, the brothers’ parents. After used up all of their appeals in 2005, they were sentenced to 34 years in jail.
A judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court will consider the brothers’ recommendation to be resentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. After that, a parole board will decide if they should be released.
Gascón’s recommendation was also commended by Cooper Koch, who played Erik in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Only days after the popular Netflix series debuted last month, the district attorney declared that the boys’ case was being reviewed for potential resentencing.
Koch wrote in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, “I am incredibly grateful and hopeful for the progress we’ve seen today.” “After decades in prison, there is now a renewed sense of hope that Lyle and Erik may be released thanks to Gascón’s recommendation.”
“But this journey is not over,” he added. Important steps remain to be taken: The parole board must acknowledge the time served as appropriate for the offense, and the judge must approve the resentencing. In addition to helping the brothers get their freedom, our voices and steadfast support are still vital for every sexual assault victim who is battling for recognition. I’m hoping to visit Lyle and Erik shortly. free from all of this.
Murphy previously told THR that he thinks the Menendez brothers “probably deserve their time in court, at least with some of this new evidence,” but he has not yet responded to Gascón’s suggestion. The courts will then have to make a decision. I hope they are treated fairly.
Erik’s letter, which his lawyers claim supports the claims that his father sexually assaulted him, was one of the fresh pieces of evidence that were shown to the district attorney.
