Kim Kardashian has spoken out after Erik and Lyle Menendez received the news they will be resentenced.
The Menendez brothers, who have been featured on a Netflix documentary, were sentenced to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty. The Netflix series titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, caused discussion by viewers on whether they had been unfairly sentenced.
Lyle and Erik were sent to prison after a trial in 1996 when Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18 years old. They both claimed they killed their parents in self-defence after suffering from years of sexual, physical and emotional abuse from them. A Los Angeles County’s district attorney said on Thursday he will recommend that a judge resentence Lyle and Erik Menendez, which could make them eligible for immediate parole.
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PR HANDOUT)Among those vocal about the case was Kim Kardashian. And now, following the latest update, she had posted a statement on her Instagram Stories. The mum-of-four wrote: "The Menendez brothers were granted a second chance at life and will wake up tomorrow finally eligible for a parole hearing. They could be released in as early as six months.
"Thank you, George Gascón, for revisiting the Menendez brothers’ case and righting a significant wrong. Your commitment to truth and fairness is commendable."
The 44-year-old reality star continued: "To the brothers’ family, friends, and the millions who have been vocal supporters – your voices were heard. The media’s focus, especially on the heels of Ryan Murphy’s TV show, helped expose the abuse and injustices in their case.
"Society’s understanding of child abuse has evolved, and social media empowers us to question the systems in place. This case highlights the importance on challenging decisions and seeking truth, even when guilt is not in question."
To conclude, Kim praised the justice system and its ability to "evolve". She ended: "I am grateful for a society where we can challenge decisions and seek justice," before issuing a three-word plea: "Never stop questioning."
Her words come after she had wrote an essay to plead for the brothers to be released. In it, she wrote: "We are all products of our experiences. They shape who we were, who we are, and who we will be. Physiologically and psychologically, time changes us, and I doubt anyone would claim to be the same person they were at 18. I know I’m not!”
She contended that the life sentences handed down to Erik and Lyle were excessively severe, considering the circumstances of the crime. She acknowledged that the murders were "not excusable," but added: "The trial and punishment these brothers received were more befitting a serial killer than two individuals who endured years of sexual abuse by the very people they loved and trusted.
"I don't believe that spending their entire natural lives incarcerated was the right punishment for this complex case. Had this crime been committed and trialed today, I believe the outcome would have been dramatically different."
She has also visited the brothers in prison in a show of support.
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