The brothers were convicted of The parricide that shuddered the United States APPerpetual rision without the right to probation.
But after a legal crusade that won apogee thanks to the support of public opinion, on Tuesday Judge Michael Jesus altered this sentence at a lifetimewhat would allow introducing A request for freedom conditionsl before a joint.
During the emotional hearing, the brothers went to the Court through a Videollamar from the prison in San Diego, where they are held.
“I killed my mother and my dad. I have no excuses“, Said Lyle, 57, according to journalists present in the court.” I assume all responsibility. “
Erik, 54, also said he was aware of his actions. “I shot my parents five times, and I went for more ammunition. I lied to the policeto my family. I’m very sorry, ”he said according to journalists.
Earlier, several relatives of the Menéndez implored the judge for their liberation arguing that men against justice Today they were not the same as weapons against José and Kitty Menéndez In his luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills in 1989.
“We believe that 35 years are enough“, Said Anamaria Baralt, Prima de los Menéndez.
“Our family has forgive them in a universal way“Baralt added.” They deserve a second chance. “
Diane Hernández, niece of Kitty Menéndez, described them as “extraordinary human beings“
“There is no possibility of breaking the law (if they were released). His only desire is to do good“He added.
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