Relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have been serving life sentences for over 30 years for the murder of their parents, announced on Wednesday that they are meeting with prosecutors to push for the brothers' release.
Earlier this month, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon stated his office was evaluating new evidence that might lead to the brothers being freed or granted a retrial.
Terry Baralt, the 85-year-old sister of their father Jose Menendez, made an emotional plea through her daughter, Anamaria Baralt, at a press conference, saying, "I implore the district attorney's office to end our prolonged suffering and release Lyle and Erik back to our family."
Around 20 family members attended the press conference, where they expressed their desire to meet with prosecutors and push for the brothers' release or a new trial, believing that today’s understanding of the effects of sexual abuse would have led to lighter sentences.
In response, Gascon’s office released a statement acknowledging the Menendez family’s "heartfelt pleas" and affirmed it was "exploring every avenue available to our office to ensure justice is served."
This month, Gascon mentioned that newly surfaced evidence includes a letter Erik Menendez allegedly wrote eight months before the murders, describing abuse. Investigators are also looking into claims from a member of the 1980s pop group Menudo, who accused Jose Menendez, a music executive, of abuse.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Susan Wiles, his 2016 and 2020 campaign manager, as his White House chief of staff on November 7. Wiles, a Florida-based strategist, becomes the first woman to hold the position. Trump praised her as tough, smart, and innovative.
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.5%-4.75% as inflation cools and labor market weakens. This follows a weak October jobs report, showing only 12,000 new jobs, and downward revisions for August and September. The easing cycle began in September with a 0.5% cut.
The U.S. reports 8,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk, sparking tensions at the Security Council, while sanctions target nearly 400 entities for evading measures against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Elon Musk gave about $44 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group during the first half of October
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that G7 and EU partners are nearing a $50 billion loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets, with the U.S. contributing $20 billion.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, the court said on Thursday.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel describes her dealings with world leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump during her 16 years in power in her new memoir, which comes as her legacy is under fire in light of today's crises.
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, active again after 800 years, has seen repeated volcanic eruptions since 2021. From lava fountains to massive fissures, eruptions have reshaped the landscape, attracting tourists while prompting evacuations and safety warnings.
An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck the Dashtestan district of Bushehr Province in southern Iran at 8:30 a.m. local time today, according to the National Seismology Center of the Institute of Geophysics at Tehran University.
"Come up with the video in its full form," demands the COP29 CEO, Elnur Soltanov, in an exclusive interview with AnewZ. The chief executive has broken his silence on the claims he was using his position to organise potential fossil fuel deals.
The United Nations COP29 climate change conference in Baku seeks $1 trillion annually to help vulnerable nations tackle climate change, as political tensions and Argentina’s withdrawal overshadow talks.
Afghanistan calls on COP29 leaders to prioritize vulnerable communities in climate justice, grateful to Azerbaijan for inclusion.
The former members of *One Direction* joined family and friends to bid farewell to Liam Payne, who died aged 31 after a tragic fall in Buenos Aires. The private funeral in Buckinghamshire drew tributes from fans, friends, and music industry figures.
Archaeologists have unveiled a sprawling ancient Mayan city, Valeriana, buried beneath Mexico’s dense Yucatan rainforest
London hosted a giant multiplayer Tetris game to mark its 40th anniversary, inviting players to control pieces on LED screens in a free, interactive event at Outernet.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges, including 15 counts of prostitution. He remains free on a $10 million bond, while the retailer expresses its "appalled" stance and faces a drop in shares.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief, as well as a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, the court said on Thursday.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel describes her dealings with world leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump during her 16 years in power in her new memoir, which comes as her legacy is under fire in light of today's crises.
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, active again after 800 years, has seen repeated volcanic eruptions since 2021. From lava fountains to massive fissures, eruptions have reshaped the landscape, attracting tourists while prompting evacuations and safety warnings.
An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck the Dashtestan district of Bushehr Province in southern Iran at 8:30 a.m. local time today, according to the National Seismology Center of the Institute of Geophysics at Tehran University.
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