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Menendez Brothers’ Legal Representation Questions DA’s Processes
The ongoing legal saga surrounding Erik and Lyle Menendez was amplified by a recent letter from their attorney, Bryan Freedman, directed to Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman. In the correspondence, which was obtained by TMZ, Freedman expressed concerns about the fairness of the DA’s investigation methods, suggesting a bias in their approach.
Freedman highlighted his disappointment that Hochman’s office chose to meet first with Milton Anderson’s attorney rather than the Menendez family members. Milton Anderson is the brother of Kitty Menendez, the mother of Erik and Lyle, and Freedman questioned the rationale behind this decision. He stated, “It does not make any sense to my client,” insinuating that those with a closer understanding of the Menendez brothers would offer more valuable insights than Anderson’s representatives.
He further emphasized the significance of engaging with individuals who have maintained contact with the brothers throughout their lengthy incarceration. “I thought that when you were ready to meet or talk to the victims that you would want to meet or hear from the victims that knew Lyle and Erik best over the past 30 plus years of incarceration,” Freedman remarked, expressing surprise at the choice of counsel over family perspectives.
Moreover, Freedman pointed out that Anderson lacked personal knowledge regarding the Menendez brothers’ behavior in prison, raising doubts about Anderson’s capability to assess whether they pose a threat to society. “He has not interacted with them in any way,” Freedman stated, implying that this disconnect could undermine the validity of the DA’s information gathering.
In a pointed inquiry, Freedman questioned whether DA Hochman had met with Kathy Cady, Anderson’s lawyer, and sought clarity on how their meeting was arranged. He suggested potential political motivations behind the meeting, asking if Cady’s prior support for Hochman’s campaign played a role in facilitating the meeting between her and the DA.
In a related development, DA Hochman recently reassigned Deputies Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, who had advocated for the Menendez brothers’ parole by filing a comprehensive 57-page document that detailed what they termed the “overwhelming” evidence of the brothers’ rehabilitation while incarcerated. This filing argued for resentencing that, if granted, would make them immediately eligible for parole.
Looking ahead, the brothers’ other attorney, Mark Geragos, is scheduled to appear before Judge Michael Jesic in January to formally request consideration for a resentencing.
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