Family of Menendez brothers call for their release after killing of parents

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion more than 35 years ago.

The case have been in the spotlight in recent weeks following the release of Monsters, a Netflix dramatisation of their story, as well as a documentary.

The brothers admitted the shootings - but maintain they killed their mother and father in self-defence after enduring physical, emotional and sexual abuse over many years.

Up to two dozen of their relatives spoke out at a news conference, calling for their resentencing.

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