The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez is calling for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office to be removed from the brothers’ case after a graphic photo of their father’s body was shown in court, leading to their aunt being hospitalized. The family is advocating for the release of the Menendez brothers and claims that the display of the photo retraumatized family members in attendance, particularly their 85-year-old aunt who is battling cancer and is now in critical condition. The family believes that the DA’s office violated Marsy’s Law, which grants victims the right to fairness, respect, and dignity. The DA’s office has apologized for not giving prior warning about the photo, stating that no objections were raised when similar images were shown in a Netflix documentary. The court hearing was regarding the brothers’ resentencing efforts, with the possibility of their sentences being reduced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole immediately. The brothers have served 35 years in prison for the murders of their parents in 1989. Their aunt, Terry Baralt, expressed her support for their release, stating that the 35 years they have served is a long time and that it has caused a great deal of pain and loss for the family. She also expressed concern that she may not live to see her nephews released from prison.
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