‘Monsters’ star and Kim Kardashian celebrate key Menéndez Brothers case decision

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Netflix show Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story, in which Koch played Erik and Nicholas Alexander Chavez played Lyle.The renewed interest in the case has caused a lot of people to side publicly with the Menéndez brothers’ cause, including Kardashian, who wrote an essay recently that argued the case is more complex than it first appeared and that the brothers “chose what they thought at the time was their only way out”.Now, in response to the resentencing news, Kardashian has posted on Instagram: “The Menéndez brothers were granted a second chance at life and will wake up tomorrow finally eligible for a parole hearing.

They could be released in as early as six months.”She continued: “Society’s understanding of child abuse has evolved, and social media empowers us to question the systems in place.

This case highlights the importance on challenging decisions and seeking truth, even when guilt is not in question.”“I believe in the justice system’s ability to evolve, and I am grateful for a society where we can challenge decisions and seek justice.

Never stop questioning.”Similarly, Koch, who visited Erik with Kardashian while making the show, has shared his gratitude at the decision.“I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today,” wrote Koch in a post on his brother Payton’s Instagram (via Deadline). “Gascón’s recommendation has ignited a renewed sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars.