Jury during the 1996 trial of the Menéndez says that “they have privileges” and criticizes the support of Kim Kardashian

A jury of the 1996 trial against Erik and Lyle Menéndezwho were convicted of the murder of their parents, has indicated that the brothers could be closer to obtaining clemency and being released after decades in prison.

As reported TMZ, The jury, who preferred to remain anonymous, stressed that factors such as the notoriety of the brothers, their appearance and the support of public figures such as Kim Kardashian They could influence their possible release.

The Menéndez Brothers They were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of probation after being found guilty of first degree murder in their second judgment, after the first ended with a divided jury.

The events occurred in 1989, when Erik and Lyle shot at their parents, José and Kitty Menéndezin his residence of Beverly Hills. During the trial, the brothers argued that the murders were the result of years of sexual and physical abuse by their parents, an affirmation that divided opinions among the jury members.

The jury interviewed by TMZ He pointed out that the influence of Kim Kardashianwho has publicly advocated the review of the case, could be a determining factor in the future of the brothers.

Kardashian has argued that the judgment and sentence of the Menéndez They were disproportionate, comparing them with those of a serial murderer, and stressed the impact that the alleged abuses suffered by the brothers had on their actions.

However, the jury also expressed skepticism about Kardashian’s motivations, suggesting that his interest could be more related to Fame of the Menéndez that with a genuine concern for other less known prisoners. Despite this, Kardashian’s support has again put the case at the public care center.

During the trial, the Menéndez Brothers They declared that the murders were an answer to years of sexual and physical abuse by their parents. However, according to the jury interviewed, these accusations were not a determining factor in the verdict.

“Some jurors were divided with respect to the argument of the sexual abusebut it was not necessary that we agreed at that point to reach a consensus on first degree murder, ”he explained.

In recent years, the brothers have tried to make their sentences annulled, presenting new evidence related to alleged abuses. This effort has generated a renewed interest in the case, especially in the context of social movements that seek justice for victims of abuse and for the unjustly convicted.

The Menéndez case continues to advance in the judicial system. The hearing for the review of his sentences was recently postponed, and the judge must decide on the admissibility of a risk assessment report prepared by the Probation Board. The next hearing is scheduled for May 9.

The interviewed jury did not express a clear position in favor or against the liberation of the brothers, but suggested that, if released, they could use their notoriety to support causes such as the defense of victims of sexual abuse or of unjustly convicted persons.

The case of Menéndez Brothers It has been subject to media and public debate for more than three decades. Its history, which combines elements of abuse, violence and privilege, continues to divide opinions on the justice of his conviction and the possibility of his liberation.

According to TMZthe representatives of the brothers have not issued recent comments on the case, but the interest in their legal situation remains high, especially with figures such as Kim Kardashian involved in the discussion.