The Menendez Brothers were given a "second chance at life" after spending decades in prison, according to Kim Kardashian.
On Thursday, Los Angeles prosecutors recommended that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced, allowing them the possibility of parole.
On Thursday, Kim Kardashian promptly expressed her backing for the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were recommended for a retrial by Los Angeles prosecutors for the 1989 murders of their parents.
The Menendez brothers will have a parole hearing tomorrow after being granted a second chance at life, as reality star, 43, shared on Instagram Story.
Kardashian, a prison reform advocate, previously worked with the Trump White House to reduce sentences for non-violent offenders and spoke at the White House about criminal justice earlier this year.
Recently, Kardashian has been an advocate for the brothers, visiting them in prison near San Diego and writing an op-ed calling for their release.
On Thursday, Kardashian stated that the convicted murderers may be released in six months based on the prosecutors' recommendation.
The Los Angeles district attorney, George Gascon, was commended by her for revisiting the Menendez brothers’ case and correcting a significant injustice. His dedication to truth and fairness was praised.
She added, "Your voices were heard by the brothers' family, friends, and millions of vocal supporters."
The media's emphasis on the case, particularly following Ryan Murphy's TV show, contributed to exposing the abuse and injustices experienced by them.
The evolution of society's understanding of child abuse and the empowerment of social media to question systems in place are emphasized in this case, which underscores the significance of challenging decisions and seeking truth, even when guilt is not involved.
I believe in the justice system's ability to evolve and am grateful for a society where we can challenge decisions and seek justice. Keep questioning.
"I believe in the justice system’s ability to evolve, and I am grateful for a society where we can challenge decisions and seek justice. Never stop questioning." — Kim Kardashian
In her NBC op-ed, Kardashian argued that the brothers' case is more complex than it seems, and they deserve empathy over their claimed abuse by their father.
Erik and Lyle, after years of abuse and a genuine fear for their lives, believed their only escape from their living nightmare was an unimaginable act.
After the jury was deadlocked in the first trial, the judge ruled that many of their abuse claims were inadmissible in the second trial.
"Kardashian stated that their only escape from prison is death, and their televised trial was viewed as entertainment by the nation, with the media portraying them as "monsters and sensationalized eye candy," as two "arrogant, rich kids from Beverly Hills who killed their parents out of greed.""
"No empathy or sympathy was possible," she stated.
She argued that the brothers had "no possibility of a fair trial given this context."
Kardashian mentioned spending time with them in prison and their exemplary disciplinary records, which Gascon acknowledged on Thursday as part of his reasoning for resentencing.
She contended that they were not monsters, but rather kind, intelligent, and honest men.
One of the prison wardens told Kardashian that he would be comfortable having the brothers as neighbors.
Kardashian defended the brothers, arguing that they were unfairly treated as "serial killers" despite having been subjected to years of sexual abuse by those they loved and trusted.
I believe that if this crime had been committed and trialed today, the outcome would have been dramatically different.
"I strongly believe that Erik and Lyle were denied a fair second trial and that the exclusion of crucial abuse evidence further undermined the fairness of their conviction."
Kardashian believes that she and her sister, Kim Kardashian West, did not receive a fair trial and that they were wrongfully convicted. She also thinks that the show "Monsters" by Ryan Murphy helped her understand more about abuse. Kardashian feels that if no one had believed her, she would not have been able to clear her name.
She added, "The DA's office should right the wrong they did many years ago. While they should have done time, I believe they deserve a second chance and have served enough time."
Gascon stated that he will propose a 50-year sentence for each brother, making them eligible for parole under state law due to their age at the time of the murders. "Although they have been incarcerated for almost 35 years," Gascon added, "I believe they have fulfilled their societal debt."
Before his release is official, a resentencing must be approved by the court and a parole board must sign off on it.
Planet Chronicle Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report
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