Kim Kardashian has defended Erik and Lyle Menendez after visiting them in prison, challenging their portrayal in Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'. She argues that they are not monsters and calls for a re-evaluation of their life sentences, highlighting the abuse they endured as children.
Kim Kardashian has come to the defence of Erik and Lyle Menendez after visiting them in prison, challenging their portrayal in Netflix 's show, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Directed by Ryan Murphy, the series faced significant criticism for its depiction of the brothers' saga.
The celebrity stood up for the brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents, a crime they claimed was driven by years of sexual abuse at the hands of their father. Having already served nearly 35 years, Kim expressed her hope that with renewed attention on their case, especially following the emergence of a 1988 letter from Erik detailing the abuse, their sentences might be reconsidered.
Kim contended that the life sentences handed down to Erik and Lyle were excessively severe, considering the circumstances of the crime. She acknowledged that the murders were "not excusable," but stressed: "The trial and punishment these brothers received were more befitting a serial killer than two individuals who endured years of sexual abuse by the very people they loved and trusted.
Kim highlighted the cultural attitudes of the era which she believes influenced the verdict, remarking that "trauma of male sexual abuse was minimal, often clouded by preconceived judgments and homophobia."Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Kim's interactions with the Menendez brothers shed light on their personas both inside and outside the prison walls, reports the Mirror US.
Kim Kardashian Erik Menendez Lyle Menendez Netflix Sentencing
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brother who murdered own parents speaks out from prison after bombshell evidenceSome 35 years since Lyle and Erik Menendez shot their parents dead before going on a half a million dollaer shopping spree, Lyle has spoken exclusively about why they did it
Read more »
Bombshell twist in case of 'trust fund brat' brothers who murdered parentsA Netflix series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, will air on Netflix from this Thursday on the infamous case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents
Read more »
Kim Kardashian breaks silence after visiting Menendez brothers with 4-word pleaKim Kardashian has spoken out in support of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1994, after the reality star visited them in prison
Read more »
Netflix telling of Menendez murders chimes with elements of US electionDebate around dramatisation of dark family crime takes place within society populated by guns, privilege and versions of the truth
Read more »
‘Unlucky’ Bruno Fernandes does not have disciplinary issue, insists Erik Ten HagManchester United manager plays down talk of team’s disciplinary problems, despite captain being sent off in two straight games
Read more »
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United decision on Erik ten Hag ‘not my call’The latest sports news from The42.ie in 60 seconds
Read more »