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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Menendez brothers' infamous murder case set for review
Caption: Menendez brothers' infamous murder case set for review. The convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez, jailed over 30 years ago for the murders of their parents, are now set for review. The brothers shot José and Kitty Menendez in 1989, with prosecutors claiming it was a plot to inherit their father’s fortune. However, LA County District Attorney George Gascón announced new evidence submitted by the brothers, alleging they were sexually abused by their father and acted in self-defense, will be examined. Interest in the case was reignited after a Netflix series on the murders. In the original trial, the brothers’ abuse claims led to a hung jury but were largely excluded from the second trial, where they were found guilty. The new evidence includes a letter written by Erik Menendez in 1988 that reportedly mentions the abuse. A hearing is scheduled for November 26, and the review could result in a new trial or resentencing. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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