Actor Cooper Koch, who starred in the Monsters Netflix series, said he’s “overwhelmed with gratitude” after the Menendez brothers resentencing.
The 28-year-old actor spoke out on the update in the case after taking on the role of Erik Menendez in the chilling series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. And as he closely followed the high-profile case and personally visited Erik in prison, he has now spoken out on the newest update in their sentencing.
On Thursday, October 24, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón held a press conference where he shared his recommendation for an upcoming court hearing in November. Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison without parole after fatally shooting their parents in 1996. During their trials, the brothers cited years of abuse as the reason for killing them.
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During the conference, Gascón spoke highly of the brothers and their time in prison and his belief that the siblings have “paid their dues” to society. He also said that he believed Erik was molested by his father and that the brothers were “subjected to a tremendous amount of dysfunction” in their home.
After the conference, Cooper took to Instagram sharing his thoughts on the recommendation. In a post, he wrote: “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today. Gascón’s recommendation has ignited a renewed sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars.”
He continued: “But the journey is not over. There are still critical steps ahead: the judge must endorse the resentencing, and, if that happens, the parole board must recognize the time they have served as fitting for the crime,” Cooper continued. “Our voices, our unwavering support, remain crucial not just for the brothers to ensure their release, but also for every victim of sexual abuse fighting to be heard,” and concluded the post: “I hope to see Erik and Lyle soon. Free from all of this.”
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673) or visit its website to receive confidential support.
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