Family statement
(March 10, 2025) — The Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition, a family-led initiative advocating for Erik and Lyle Menendez’s release, today issued a statement in response to District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s recommendation that Erik and Lyle do not meet the standards for resentencing until they deliver an apology.
“District Attorney Hochman made it clear today he is holding Erik, Lyle, and our family hostage. He appears fixated on their trauma-driven response to the killings in 1989 with blinders on to the fact they were repeatedly abused, feared for their lives, and have atoned for their actions. How many times do we have to hear the same attempts to bury who they are today and rip us back to that painful time?
Let’s be clear: Erik and Lyle are not the same young boys they were more than 30 years ago. They have apologized for their actions, which were the results of Jose’s sexual abuse and Kitty’s enablement. They have apologized for the horrific actions they took. They have apologized to us. And, they have demonstrated their atonement through actions that have helped improve countless lives. Yet, DA Hochman is effectively asking for them to publicly apologize to a checklist of actions they took in a state of shock and fear.
DA Hochman broke his promise to listen to us, keep politics out of this review, and look at the full picture of this case. Perhaps most alarming, however, was his not-so-veiled insistence they were not sexually abused. He instead sent a message to every young boy who’s the victim of abuse that they should not come forward or tell your truth. Because he’s demanding as much out of Erik and Lyle right now.
As a reminder, we are pursuing three avenues for release and we remain hopeful that the Judges, the Board of Parole, and Governor Newsome will transcend the political games that governed DA Hochman’s recommendation around resentencing. Importantly, we pray they understand the full scope of trauma Erik, Lyle and our entire family continue to experience, and see the overwhelming available evidence that they are ready to become productive citizens in our society.”
To learn more about the Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition and support our efforts, visit justiceforerikandlyle.org
#menendezsupport #menendezbrothers #erikmenendez #lylemenedez
(March 10, 2025) — The Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition, a family-led initiative advocating for Erik and Lyle Menendez’s release, today issued a statement in response to District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s recommendation that Erik and Lyle do not meet the standards for resentencing until they deliver an apology.
“District Attorney Hochman made it clear today he is holding Erik, Lyle, and our family hostage. He appears fixated on their trauma-driven response to the killings in 1989 with blinders on to the fact they were repeatedly abused, feared for their lives, and have atoned for their actions. How many times do we have to hear the same attempts to bury who they are today and rip us back to that painful time?
Let’s be clear: Erik and Lyle are not the same young boys they were more than 30 years ago. They have apologized for their actions, which were the results of Jose’s sexual abuse and Kitty’s enablement. They have apologized for the horrific actions they took. They have apologized to us. And, they have demonstrated their atonement through actions that have helped improve countless lives. Yet, DA Hochman is effectively asking for them to publicly apologize to a checklist of actions they took in a state of shock and fear.
DA Hochman broke his promise to listen to us, keep politics out of this review, and look at the full picture of this case. Perhaps most alarming, however, was his not-so-veiled insistence they were not sexually abused. He instead sent a message to every young boy who’s the victim of abuse that they should not come forward or tell your truth. Because he’s demanding as much out of Erik and Lyle right now.
As a reminder, we are pursuing three avenues for release and we remain hopeful that the Judges, the Board of Parole, and Governor Newsome will transcend the political games that governed DA Hochman’s recommendation around resentencing. Importantly, we pray they understand the full scope of trauma Erik, Lyle and our entire family continue to experience, and see the overwhelming available evidence that they are ready to become productive citizens in our society.”
To learn more about the Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition and support our efforts, visit justiceforerikandlyle.org
#menendezsupport #menendezbrothers #erikmenendez #lylemenedez
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