Actor Cooper Koch, who played Erik Menendez in the Netflix hit Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story has spoken following news the Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is seeking a resentencing for the brothers.
The brothers have been serving life sentences without the possibility of parole since 1996 when they were convicted for murdering their parents in 1989.
Gascón announced the recommendation to have the Menéndez brothers’ sentences reduced during a live press conference, explaining that if his recommendation is accepted, Erik, 53, and Lyle, 56, would be “eligible for parole immediately” since they were under 26 years old when the crime occurred.
“They have been in prison for nearly 35 years. I believe that they have paid their debt to society,” he said, adding that they are “safe to be integrated into society.”
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today,” Koch, wrote on social media. “Gascón’s recommendation has ignited a renewed sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars. But, this journey is not over.
“There are still critical steps ahead: the judge must endorse the resentencing, and, if that happens, the parole board must recognize the time they have served as fitting for the crime,” the statement continued. “Our voices, our unwavering support, remain crucial — not just for the brothers to ensure their release, but also for every victim of sexual abuse fighting to be heard. I hope to see Erik and Lyle soon free from all of this.”
Kim Kardashian has also been a fervent campaigner for the brothers visiting them in prison and advocating for their freedom.
Source: Variety, US Magazine
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