Judge to rule on new evidence in Menendez brothers convictions

Judge to rule on new evidence in Menendez brothers convictions

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The Menendez brothers' case, involving the murder of their parents, is being re-examined due to renewed interest from a documentary and a Netflix drama. Their lawyers have filed a petition to consider new evidence supporting claims of sexual abuse. A judge will review whether it was improper to exclude this evidence in the second trial. Additionally, allegations from a member of the band Medudo about the brothers' father have surfaced. Recently, prosecutors recommended resentencing, but the LA District Attorney lost his re-election bid.

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What recent media releases have renewed interest in the Menendez brothers' case?

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What new evidence are the brothers' lawyers asking the judge to consider?

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What was the significance of the letter from Eric to his cousin in the context of the trial?

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How did the claims made by the band Medudo relate to the Menendez brothers' case?

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What recent development occurred regarding the resentencing of the Menendez brothers?

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