Menendez brothers won't get new trial; judge rejects petition over sexual abuse claims
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In a significant ruling, a judge has denied Erik and Lyle Menendez's request for a new trial, stating that claims of sexual abuse by their father would not have changed the outcome of their convictions for the murder of their parents. This decision is crucial as it underscores the challenges faced by the brothers in seeking to overturn their long-standing sentences, highlighting the complexities of legal proceedings in cases involving familial abuse.
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