Prosecutors portrayed Lyle and Erik Menéndez as cold-blooded killers who murdered their parents for financial gain. However, the brothers claimed they acted out of fear, believing their parents were planning to kill them to hide years of sexual, psychological, and physical abuse.

Family members have supported the brothers’ accounts of abuse and have long advocated for their release. In recent years, they have gained a significant following, including prominent criminal justice reform advocates like Kim Kardashian.

In October, George Gascón announced a review of the case following the emergence of new evidence. This included a letter Erik wrote before the killings that supported his claims of abuse and an allegation from a former Menudo band member, who said José Menéndez, a former record executive, had raped him.

Nathan Hochman stated that he looks forward to conducting a thorough review of the facts and legal issues surrounding the Menéndez case.

Tammi Menéndez, Erik’s wife, expressed her frustration on social media over the recent developments.

“It seems like this case is being used for political gain instead of addressing the real issues,” she said.