Kim Kardashian says Menendez Brothers were granted a second chance at life after decades in prison

Kim Kardashian quickly voiced her support on Thursday after Los Angeles prosecutors recommended that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 murders of their parents. “The Menendez brothers were granted a second chance at life and will wake up tomorrow finally eligible for a parole hearing,” the reality star, 43, wrote on her Instagram Story. Kardashian is a prison reform advocate, who previously worked with the Trump White House to reduce sentences for several convicts found guilty of non-violent offenses.She also spoke at the White House earlier this year about criminal justice. Kardashian has been a vocal advocate for the brothers recently, having visited them in prison near San Diego and writing an op-ed, urging their release. Kardashian noted on Thursday that the convicted murderers could be released in as little as six months following the prosecutors’ recommendation. “Thank you, George Gascon, for revisiting the Menendez brothers’ case and righting a significant wrong.

Your commitment to truth and fairness is commendable,” she wrote of the Los Angeles district attorney. “To the brothers’ family, friends and millions who have been vocal supporters – your voices were heard,” she added. She said the media’s focus on the case, “especially on the heels of Ryan Murphy’s TV show, helped expose the abuse and injustices in their case.”She added that “Society’s understanding of child abuse has evolved, and social media empowers us to question the systems in place.This case highlights the importance of challenging decisions and seeking truth, even when guilt is not in question.”Kardashian concluded, “I believe in the justice system’s ability to evolve, and I am grateful for a society where we can challenge decisions and seek justice.

Never stop questioning.”  In her NBC op-ed, Kardashian wrote that their case is “more complex than it appears on the surface,” arguing that the brothers deserve empathy...