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Menendez Brothers Demand Los Angeles D.A. Recuse Himself From Their Case Due to ‘Shenanigans’ and ‘Next Level Gaslighting’
In a new filing, attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez argue the Los Angeles D.A. should recuse himself from the resentencing case.
The case involving the famed brothers — who have served 35 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty, at their Beverly Hills home — has featured various twists and turns over the past six months. The high-profile Menendez brothers case has spawned numerous film and TV incarnations over the years, including Ryan Murphy’s top-rated “Monster” limited series on Netflix last fall. Because the actions here raise ‘a reasonable possibility that the DA’s office may not exercise its discretionary function in an evenhanded manner’ and there is a genuine risk that Erik and Lyle will ‘be treated unfairly during some portion of the … proceedings’ recusal is required.”
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