LA DA to petition Gov. Newsom for clemency for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, backing Erik and Lyle Menendez’s lawyer’s bid for clemency.

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[chrissie]

I don't understand why they're called celebrities. They're victims and what they endured is so painful and so sad, so heart breaking. I even believe that their human rights have been violated. Survivors are not celebrities, they're hopeful warriors and they will live to tell their story and mentor that pedophilia and/or any type of non consensual sex is not just against the law but is unacceptable and there are consequences! No one has the right to regard another human being as a possession, not even your own children!

[koalakulit]

FREE THEM ❤ they suffered enough please

[overwhelmtoempowerment]

It's not about them being celebrities. It's about the fact that they grew up in a prison of abuse and then they've spent the last 35 years in prison. Lyle said at one point that he felt more freedom in prison then he ever did growing up. That tells you everything you need to know about their childhood. They've done their time, it's time to release them. I would say the same thing about anyone who is unknown and not famous. The main reason why I am supporting them is that I now know their story.

[Freedombelongstotherighteous]

They would have gotten 11 years if they copped out to manslaughter. So honestly they’ve done their time .

[Linda-inns]

The guys need to get out of prison! They had a terrible life growing up, and their family wants them home.

[megsy]

Free Erik & Lyle now and incarcerate the judge who excluded evidence of molestation and rape from the trial!

[EddieRoye]

Time has come #freethemenendezbrothers ❤💯

[neganthewalkingbad]

Even if they were not famous and you would know their story, as a normal person you could say they have been in prison long enough. Afcourse killing your parents is not the right decision too make. But they have been through tough times as young man. Set them free. These man are not a threat for society.

[GloriaRodriguez-vygk]

Let them out. They were deeply traumatized by their parents

[Cat]

I believe these boys had a psychotic break. They finally had enough. They have been 35 years in prison. Their parents brutally murdered their souls. As far as I am concerned they had no childhood

[Anacharp]

These guys never had a chance 😢😢😢Free Menendez!

[deyonnapattie]

Wishing all the very best for Eric and Lyle your dues are paid . You will carry this forever no matter what . It is time for you find peace and live free for the very FIRST TIME IN YOUR LIVES … God speed to them both 🕊️🕊️

[Angelenergy]

Free the brothers - they’ve served their time ❤

[joycewedel]

They deserve Special treatment because there 2nd trial was not fair at all!!

[valerier]

FREE THEM NOW! They have suffered, ENOUGH !!!!

[violetacamps]

They must be released immediately !!!!

[joycewedel]

"We the People" want them Free! Doesn't that mean anything???? We the people should be heard!!!

[gophukyurselvs]

Those clowns need to remain behind bars for the rest of their life

[ravenfeathesDVM]

Release them already. The only mistake they made was to spend money on cars, Rolex watches, clothes, trips, etc. That was a mistake. How much abuse can a person take!? 😊

[ryk]

Don't just free them, challenge the justice system as well who failed to protect the victims and sentenced them to the life in prison. Menendez brothers case is an example of the failure of the legal system in every possible way imaginable. Re-sentencing should be done, where the courts should take responsibility of denying to recognize the abuse, leaving out witnesses for sexual abuse in the second trial, separating the brothers after conviction, and sentencing them to life in prison for the first degree murders. If it had been the parents who killed their sons, they'd be out in no time and everyone would have believed them.