Lyle & Erik Menendez: Will They Go Free?
Published In: People, 2024, v. 102, n. 15. P. 38 1 of 3
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Authored By: PALMER, EMILY 3 of 3
Abstract
The Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, have spoken out together for the first time in a new documentary. The documentary explores new evidence, including a letter from Erik to his cousin discussing his father's alleged sexual abuse and an affidavit from a former member of the boy band Menudo claiming he was raped by the brothers' father. The brothers hope that with the Me Too movement and increased awareness of sex crimes against men and boys, audiences will be more understanding of their motives. They have filed a habeas corpus petition to have their convictions overturned, and their lawyers are cautiously optimistic about their chances of release. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:People. 2024/10, Vol. 102, Issue 15, p38
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Law
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0093-7673
- Accession Number:180163399
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