‘Monsters’ Star Cooper Koch, Kim Kardashian Praise D.A.’s Call for Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing: ‘I Hope to See Erik and Lyle Free From All This’

As someone who has deeply immersed myself in the story of Lyle and Erik Menendez through my role as Erik in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” I can’t help but feel a surge of hope and relief at the prospect of these brothers seeing justice finally served. After decades behind bars, their potential release is not just a legal matter, but a testament to the power of truth, persistence, and public support.


Actor Cooper Koch, who played a role in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”, has responded after the Los Angeles District Attorney announced on Thursday afternoon that he intends to request a new sentencing for the brothers.

Since 1996, when they were found guilty of murdering their parents in 1989, the siblings have been imprisoned with no chance of being released on parole for life.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I find myself brimming with heartfelt appreciation and optimism for the advancements we’ve witnessed today. The words of District Attorney George Gascón have sparked in me a rekindled hope that Lyle and Erik, characters I had the privilege to embody in the Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan Netflix series, might finally be freed from their long-standing incarceration after decades. However, this odyssey is far from over.

Ahead lie important stages: the judge needs to approve the new sentencing, and if that’s done, the parole board must consider the time they’ve served as appropriate for the crime. The importance of our voices, our steadfast support, continues – not only for their release, but also for every survivor of sexual abuse seeking justice. I eagerly look forward to the day when Erik and Lyle are freed from these circumstances.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I myself hadn’t interacted with Erik during the process of crafting or filming the series. Our first conversation took place over the phone the eve before “Monsters” made its debut on Netflix. A few days following, I paid a visit to the brothers alongside Kim Kardashian to discuss the crucial topic of prison reform.

Kardashian released a statement on Instagram.

The awareness about child abuse within our society has significantly grown, and social media gives us the ability to scrutinize the existing systems,” she penned down partially. “This instance underscores the significance of probing decisions and pursuing the truth, regardless if there’s already a sense of guilt present.

She additionally stated, “Thank you, George Gascón, for re-examining the Menendez brothers’ case and rectifying a substantial injustice. Your dedication to truthfulness and fairness is worthy of praise. To the brothers’ family, friends, and countless advocates – your voices have been acknowledged. The media’s attention, particularly following Ryan Murphy’s TV series, played a significant role in shedding light on the abuse and miscarriages of justice in their case.

Murphy has not yet responded to Gascón’s announcement, but earlier he told EbMaster, “We afforded them their chance in the court of public opinion. Essentially, we provided them a stage. I truly think they could be released from prison by Christmas. I genuinely believe that.

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2024-10-25 02:16