Additional Coverage:
- Menendez brothers’ uncle breaks with family to say he ‘firmly believes’ they should never be freed (newsbreak.com)
Menendez Family Gathers to Support Brothers
The Menendez family has come together in a show of support for brothers Eric and Lyle, who are serving life sentences for killing their parents. The brothers claim the murders were in self-defense after years of abuse, while prosecutors maintain they acted for financial gain.
Uncle Expresses Dissent
One exception to the family’s unity is Milton Andersen, the brother of the brothers’ mother. Through his lawyer, Andersen states that he believes the boys fabricated the abuse allegations and were motivated by greed. He wants them to remain imprisoned.
Potential Release Looms
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon is reviewing new evidence related to the allegations of abuse. Depending on the outcome, the brothers may be released from prison.
Uncle Concerned About Political Influence
Andersen fears that Gascon’s decision will be influenced by political considerations rather than the truth. He has reached out to Gascon for a meeting but has not received a response.