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New Evidence In Menendez Case Could Lead To Sentence Review

Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez sit with defense attorney Leslie Abramson, right, in Beverly Hills Municipal Court during a hearing, Nov. 26, 1990. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

The Los Angeles district attorney has released new evidence in the Lyle and Erik Menendez case that could potentially lead to a review of their life sentences for murder. The Menendez brothers were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty, in 1996, following a mistrial in their first trial.

During the trials, the brothers claimed they acted in self-defense, citing a history of sexual abuse by their father. Prosecutors argued against the abuse claims, leading to the brothers' conviction and life sentences without parole.

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