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Kim Kardashian Backs Release of Menendez Brothers as Los Angeles DA, in Tight Re-Election Bid, Says He’s Reviewing the Case

New evidence and celebrity advocacy has sparked renewed interest in the decades-old double murder case, as the Los Angeles County DA faces criticism for progressive policies.

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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
PERRY CHIARAMONTE
PERRY CHIARAMONTE

The Menendez Brothers have gained an unlikely ally as their murder conviction, which led to a life sentence in prison, is being reviewed by Los Angeles prosecutors.

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PERRY CHIARAMONTE
PERRY CHIARAMONTE

Mr. Chiaramonte was an investigative reporter and producer at Fox News, a correspondent for the New York Post, and a news editor for the Messenger.

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