George Gascón is likely facing defeat in his bid for re-election as District Attorney for Los Angeles County.
In an effort to garner votes, Gascón announced through various media outlets that he plans to recommend a re-sentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers, who are currently serving life without parole.
Gascón cited newly discovered evidence, specifically a letter written by one of the brothers months before the murder of their parents. The undated letter alleges that both brothers were sexually abused by their father. However, this letter has been known for the past two to three years.
The big question is: why did Gascón wait so long to request a thorough examination of the Menendez case files?
Only in the past two months has Gascón begun reviewing the Menendez case. This is puzzling, especially since Gascón has never tried a case in court. It would likely take seasoned Deputy District Attorneys at least a year to review trial transcripts and re-interview witnesses.
Court records show that during the time before their arrest, the brothers never told their psychologist that their father had sexually abused them.
When Gascón held a press conference with the Menendez family present, one might wonder how many of them were alive in 1989, when the murders took place. Who paid for travel and accommodations for those living out of state?
What Gascón isn’t saying is that if the brothers’ sentences are reduced and they are released, a wave of civil lawsuits could follow, leading to significant payouts from the state of California and Los Angeles County. The Menendez brothers and their attorneys stand to gain substantially.
So, what is Gascón’s real motive for revisiting the Menendez case? One might guess he’s trying to win votes.
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