Family Members and Supporters React to Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Recommendation
‘Difficult and Emotional Day’ for Erik Menendez’s Spouse Tammi Menendez
Erik Menendez’s wife, Tammi Menendez, has expressed mixed emotions following Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s announcement that he would recommend the Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, be resentenced for their crimes. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Tammi wrote, "Yesterday was a difficult and emotional day. I am Grateful to DA Gascon for his courage to seek re-sentencing for Erik. However, I am naturally disappointed he did not go further and act on his own belief that Erik and Lyle have served enough time in prison."
Kim Kardashian and Cooper Koch Celebrate the Recommendation
Kim Kardashian, who has previously advocated for the release of the Menendez brothers, commended Gascón for his announcement on Instagram Stories. "The Menendez brothers were granted a second chance at life and will wake up tomorrow finally eligible for a parole hearing. Thank you, George Gascón, for revisiting the Menendez brothers’ case and righting a significant wrong," she wrote.
Cooper Koch, who played Erik in the "Monsters" anthology series and accompanied Kim on her visit to the prison, also celebrated the recommendation. In an Instagram post shared by his twin brother Payton, Koch wrote, "I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today. Gascón’s recommendation has ignited a renewed sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars."
A Long and Ongoing Fight
Koch warned that the Menendezes’ legal fight is far from over, emphasizing that there are still critical steps ahead. "There are still critical steps ahead. The judge must endorse the resentencing, and, if that happens, the parole board must recognize the time they have served as fitting for the crime," he wrote. "Our voices, our unwavering support, remain crucial, not just for the brothers to ensure their release, but also for every victim of sexual abuse fighting to be heard. I hope to see Erik and Lyle soon. Free from all of this."
FAQs
Q: What did Tammi Menendez say about the resentencing recommendation?
A: Tammi Menendez expressed mixed emotions, thanking the DA for the recommendation but expressing disappointment that it did not go further to support the release of her husband.
Q: What did Kim Kardashian say about the resentencing recommendation?
A: Kim Kardashian commended Gascón for the recommendation, calling it a "significant wrong" that has been righted.
Q: What did Cooper Koch say about the resentencing recommendation?
A: Cooper Koch celebrated the recommendation, saying it has ignited a renewed sense of possibility for the release of the Menendez brothers. He warned, however, that the fight is far from over and that there are still critical steps ahead.
