On Tuesday, the long -awaited aspiration hearing will decide whether the two brothers who killed wealthy parents in the Beebali Hills mansion can be released in prison 30 years later.
After several months of delay, the judge began to hear two days of debate about the bidding of Erik and Lyle Menendez.
The prosecution insisted that the brothers planned to murder in 1989 to approach their parents’ property, and they were still not responsible and should not be released. The brothers said they acted in self -defense after years of abuse.
The notorious cases of stimulating books, documentaries and dramas still divide the United States.
The brothers were almost for a hearing in a sitting room in the same room of San Diego prison wearing a bright blue shirt. They seemed optimistic and shook their hands until they smiled and even started hearing of the legal team.
Brother Lawyer Mark Geragos will bring witnesses to the court for the reason why the brothers should be resentful after experiencing evidence. DA’s office follows his presentation for bidding for freedom.
Outside the court, the media group set up TV cameras and tents for the first day of the debate. Nearby, more than 12 people gathered in hopes of getting a “Golden” ticket to see the trial inside the court. The yellow badge is divided into most people who compete for approach. The test is not streamed or broadcast on the public.
Elena Gordon, who wrote a ticket, remembers that he is seeing a girl divided into a girl on a television. She traveled several times in Orange County, California.
Gordon wears a golden ticket on the elevator on his way to the court and says, “I think this is a historical moment in our area.” It’s a big day. “
The judge must decide whether or not the brothers who have been sentenced to death in prison without the possibility of parole should be sentenced to less sentence.
Instead of testifying as part of the hearing, the brothers said they planned to speak to the court as a statement read by the court, the lawyer told the court. This can be prevented from being asked by the prosecution as part of the cross -test. The BBC asked who testified.
Members of the Menendez family and members related to the original case can be called.
Geragos said in his podcast, “I know I’m going to get a family now.” “I know now. I will put the orthodontists in the position. I know that I can enter behavioral scientists now.”
The district laboratory did not say who plans to ask for testimony.
The hearing is not a trial, and the brother’s guilt is in question.
Instead, it is likely to focus on whether or not you have worked in prison and rehabilitation for 30 years.
During the trial, the prosecution eagerly hoped to approach their parents’ $ 14 million (13.7 million pounds) property.
They insisted that the duo systematically planned to kill, bought a shot of a shot, and when the couple watched TV, and watched TV for gambling, party and shopping spare, they opened 13 parents 13 times.
The brothers ultimately acknowledged the murder, but insisted that they acted in self -defense after several years of emotional, physical and sexual abuse by his father, Jose, a high -performance film and record label management.
In 1993, the brother’s trial was one of the first major murders on display on television and captivated the audience around the United States and the world.
Their first trial ended in a deadlock, but in 1996, the brothers were convicted of one -degree murder due to recovery. Many arguments for sexual abuse were not allowed as part of the procedure.
The hearing occurred after the Netflix drama received the attention again, and the support for improving it came from the former Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón.
His alternative Nathan Hochman was strongly opposed to his efforts to liberate the freedom of his brothers, and he did not claim that “he did not prove his true responsibility,” and insisted that he was hung up on the case of the case.
