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In a significant turn of events, Erik and Lyle Menendez are actively seeking clemency in hopes of a pre-Thanksgiving release from prison. Their legal representative, the notable attorney Mark Geragos, revealed plans to submit a petition to California Governor Gavin Newsom as part of their latest legal strategy.
Speaking on “TMZ Live,” Geragos shared that he is in the process of filing formal documents requesting clemency, indicating that the Menendez brothers’ case is being taken seriously by the Governor’s office. In fact, sources have suggested that their clemency petition is already on the radar, especially following Governor Newsom’s recent remarks about the brothers in a podcast.
In the podcast titled “Politickin’ with Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch, and Doug Hendrickson,” the Governor acknowledged the Menendez brothers’ situation and noted that the Netflix series focusing on their story is prompting ongoing discussions. He noted that the time leading up to the holidays often sees a flurry of clemency evaluations, which could work in the brothers’ favor.
Geragos has confirmed that in addition to the clemency request, the legal team plans to request a change in Erik and Lyle’s convictions during their upcoming resentencing hearing. The new filing aims to shift their conviction from murder to involuntary manslaughter, which would permit their immediate release based on the time already served.
The legal landscape for the Menendez brothers appears to be shifting, especially with a new judge presiding over their resentencing hearing, scheduled for next month. Geragos expressed optimism about the potential outcomes and suggested that the brothers might find freedom sooner than later.
As discussions about clemency and shorter sentences gain traction, the Menendez brothers remain at the center of public curiosity. Their story has been a sensational topic for years, and with new legal strategies unfolding, all eyes will be on the developments as the potential for their release approaches.
Listeners can catch the full interview with Geragos on “TMZ Live,” where additional insights into the case will be shared. As the dates draw closer to the resentencing hearing, the anticipation for the resolution to this high-profile case continues to build.