LOS ANGELES — Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers serving life sentences for killing their parents in Beverly Hills more than 35 years ago, are set to speak out as prosecutors review new evidence in the case.
Nearly two dozen relatives will host a press conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday to put pressure on the district attorney to officially recommend resentencing in the brothers’ case.
The brothers’ defense attorney Mark Geragos and their family tells ABC News that their biggest wish is for the two to be released from prison and be home in time to celebrate their aunt’s 93rd birthday this Thanksgiving.
Earlier this month, L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón announced his office would be reviewing new evidence and will make a decision on whether a resentencing is warranted in the notorious case that captured national attention.
The new evidence presented in a petition includes a letter …