Rosie O’Donnell on the Menendez brothers: ‘No one was ready to believe that fathers raped their sons

Comedian Rosie O’Donnell, who has spent years advocating for Lyle and Erik Menendez, is happy to know that the Los Angeles County district attorney is reviewing the case of the brothers, who have served more than three decades in prison for killing their parents. O’Donnell, appearing on “CUOMO” with the Menendez brothers’ attorney Mark Geragos, says that at the time of their trial, “no one was ready to believe that fathers raped their sons. But they do.”
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[greenblood]

These boys/men need to be freed. They have served above and beyond their time. These boys were tortured, physically, mentally and sexually abused their whole life. These parents should have never had children. Their whole lives were a very sad state of affairs. So sad. They never looked so happy when they were put behind bars. They finally were able to blossom and discover who they really were. Please let Lyle and Eric out so they can see what life and freedom are really about. Let them try to have a somewhat normal life in the time they have left. For goodness sake, Jose and Kitty Menendez’s own siblings support these boys and what they have been through. There is so much evidence that was withheld. Please God, please let them go free.🙏🏻💚🍀

[joygimbel]

I’m Lyle’s age, I’ve always believed them. Felt maternal towards them, protective of them because no one ever protected them.

[SweetPea-]

YEAH Rosie 🎉
Free the Menendez Brothers!

[TheSouthIsHot]

The trouble with humanity is that we're raised by adults. The worst people in my life when I was a child were people who were much older than me.

[jeanwimsett]

The judge makes me literally feel sick…….what an abuse of power!

[vangielacap]

I worked in taiwan for two years. those reactions from the brothers were the same reactions from the people I cared of. These people are not only child but adults as well.
Abused people have beautiful smile but once they talk about the abuse you will know how broken they are not only ouside but inside. It’s traumatized me.. some mongers commenters will like oh how come they didnt leave. Sorry to say this once you experience the abuse you will understand.. you will never never understand the effect of the abuse unless you are in their shoes!

[maritzacamero]

“We’re all loving them so much to make up for how we were raised” EXACTLY THIS 😢

[tranurse]

I’ve always thought that the brothers were defending themselves

[cindysilfiesfilms]

I remember when this happened still sad

[EdwardM-tp]

I believe the Menendez brothers were telling the truth the whole time but the prosecutor of the second trial got them convicted based on lies.

Erik and Lyle both deserve to be free.

[BearNecessities-fo]

So relieved these brothers are getting a second look. In a picture you can see the pervert dad had his hand on one of the brothers and you can see in the picture that he child did not want it. It is about time justice takes a new look.

[jessicajones]

Gypsy rose Blanchard was released so they deserve to be released too!!

[arunaramkissoon]

Watching their trial, these boys are not lying. Cant you all see that. There father was a monster. And their mother had issues.

[ReturnOfTheJ.D.]

Rosie O'Donnell elucidates this matter at a level you usually only see with Noam Chomsky.

[mattnewhouse]

They are innocent. Courts were dead wrong.

[kellybotros]

Please free these MEN NOW. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! PRAYING FOR ALL INVOLVED.. I believe they will have freedom 🙏 Finally!! Spiritually & now physically Amen!!

[elsaflores-miller]

They must be free! What the system did to them by not believing them and minimizing the sexual abuse to which they were subjected all their lives, they ("sorry ass society") even made fun of their outfits during the trial, what a shame for the sorry ass jury and judge and above all, they separated them for decades. At least give them back their freedom now!! I always believed them and I didn't even live in the US back then.

[ShirlBussman]

It's long overdue. Free them so they can have some kind of life.

[barryjacobs]

I think they should be set free. 34 years because the judge didn’t like them. God help them. Such a waste of their lives. They must walk free now. 😮

[Scottallen]

It is really hard to believe that this was 35 Years Ago !! Dang I’m gettin old !! Also I never thought that I would live long enough to actually agree with both Rosie and Chris 😂 !! Chris is my favorite host now and I think it’s because he is now able to cover the entire story and be critical of either or both sides of the story !! I do agree that they should really take a look into a new trial for Eric and Lyles !!