Menendez Brothers Seek Release in Court Amid Renewed Public Interest

The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, are set to appear in a California court on Monday as they seek their release after serving 34 years for the 1989 murder of their parents, José and Mary Louise Menendez. The case has gained renewed attention due to a Netflix series and a documentary, which have sparked public interest and discussions around the #MeToo movement and victims of sexual violence. The brothers, who were 18 and 21 at the time of the murders, claim they acted in self-defense after years of abuse from their father. Their attorney, Mark Geragos, is pursuing multiple avenues for their release, including new evidence that could overturn their convictions and a request for clemency from California Governor Gavin Newsom.