The Menendez Brothers Get a Shot at Freedom
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has decided to throw a lifeline to the notorious Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, who brutally murdered their parents in 1989. After a “very careful review,” Gascon claims he’s ready to recommend a sentence of 50 years to life for each brother, making them eligible for parole. Yes, you read that right—parole for double murderers.
The Menendez brothers ambushed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion with shotguns. They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after their second trial, but California’s new law allows district attorneys to revisit sentences handed down before they took office.
What’s more? Gascon is gearing up for reelection, and many are questioning whether this move is a strategic play to win over progressive voters who favor criminal justice reform. Is he using the Menendez brothers as a way to bolster his “rehabilitation over retribution” narrative?
With Gascon at the helm, the focus seems to be on rehabilitation rather than punishment, but at what cost? Lars breaks down the implications of Gascon’s shocking decision and hears insights from former DA Josh Marquis.
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