Menendez Brothers Case: New Evidence Resurfaces Hope After 35 Years in Prison, DA Gascón to Decide Resentencing Amidst New Allegations

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This development presents itself almost 3 decades after the young men were sentenced to imprisonment for life with no chance of parole.

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Further, former Menudo member Roy Rosselló has alleged that Jose Menendez had sexually abused him in the 1980s when Menudo was under RCA Records, which was run by Jose Menendez at that time.

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A judge will make the final ruling in the brothers’ case in the next 30 days.

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Nevertheless, some family members are against the idea of resentencing.

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Menendez Brothers Case: New Evidence Resurfaces Hope After 35 Years in Prison, DA Gascón to Decide Resentencing Amidst New Allegations

This development presents itself almost 3 decades after the young men were sentenced to imprisonment for life with no chance of parole.

Further, former Menudo member Roy Rosselló has alleged that Jose Menendez had sexually abused him in the 1980s when Menudo was under RCA Records, which was run by Jose Menendez at that time.

A judge will make the final ruling in the brothers’ case in the next 30 days.

Nevertheless, some family members are against the idea of resentencing.

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