Menendez Brothers Could Have Their Murder Convictions Thrown Out

This is a BIG DEAL … the decide within the Menendez case says the brand new proof unearthed within the murder case — if true — makes a compelling case to throw out their convictions … which might imply they could possibly be launched even with out a parole board hearing.

According to new court paperwork, obtained by TMZ, L.A. County Superior Court Judge William C. Ryan, has reviewed the two items of recent proof — the primary is a letter purporting to be from Erik Menendez to his cousin, Andy Cano, which might corroborate Cano’s testimony about Jose Menendez molesting Erik.

The second piece of proof — a declaration from Roy Rossello, a former member of Menudo, who claims he was anally raped and orally copulated by Jose in both 1983 or 1984. This declaration, in keeping with Menendez lawyer Mark Geragos, exhibits the prosecution was off base in characterizing Jose as “not the kind of man” who would abuse his youngsters. Also, the decide within the murder trial severely restricted testimony about alleged sexual abuse.

Geragos has filed authorized docs arguing this new proof would have modified the result of the trial, so the convictions needs to be overturned. Judge Ryan mentioned within the new docs, “[THE Prosecutor] is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE … why the relief requested should not be granted.”

Translation — the decide says the Menendez brothers have made their case to toss the convictions, and now prosecutors should rebut that inside 30 days or the murder conviction will likely be overturned.

As we reported, one other Superior Court decide has already modified Erik and Lyle’s sentence from life with out parole to 50 years to life. As a consequence, there will likely be a full parole hearing subsequent month. The Parole Board might advocate to Governor Newsom to grant the brothers clemency, however that hearing could be irrelevant if Judge Ryan tosses the convictions.