Monsters star Cooper Koch ‘overwhelmed with gratitude’ after Menendez brothers’ parole decision

Cooper Koch He said he was “overflowing with gratitude and hope” Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón calls for punishment of Erik and Lyle Menendez.

Menendez brothers Serving a life sentence for the 1989 murders of his parents, José and Kittyhas been in the public eye since its publication. Ryan Murphyseries monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

Koch, 28, played Erik Menendez in the Netflix hit.

In a statement Independent“I am filled with gratitude and hope for the progress we are seeing today,” Koch said. Gascón’s advice sparked a new sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars.

“But this journey is not over yet. We still have critical steps ahead: The judge must approve resentencing, and if that happens, the parole board must agree that the term is appropriate to the crime.”

“Our voice and unwavering support is vital not only to secure the release of the brothers, but also to ensure that every victim struggling with sexual abuse has a voice. I hope to see Erik and Lyle soon. Free from all that.”

In his announcement, Gascón said he would seek 50-year prison sentences for both brothers. Given that, according to the law, they were under 26 years of age at the time of the crimes, these individuals Immediately eligible for juvenile parole. The court will need to approve the reheat recommendation before it becomes final.

Kim KardashianAdvocating the release of the brothers, He reacted to the news with a statement sent to him Instagram Stories.

“The Menendez brothers were given a second chance at life, and tomorrow they will wake up finally being eligible for a parole hearing,” Kardashian said.

“They can be released in as little as six months.

“Thank you, George Gascón, for revisiting the Menendez brothers’ case and correcting an important wrong. Your commitment to truth and justice is commendable.

“To the brothers’ family, friends, and millions of supporters, your voice has been heard. The focus of the media, especially Ryan Murphy‘s TV show helped expose the abuse and injustices in their cases.

“Society’s understanding of child abuse has evolved and social media gives us the power to question current systems. This case highlights the importance of challenging decisions and seeking the truth, even when guilt is not in question.

“I believe in the ability of the justice system to improve and I am grateful for a society where we can challenge decisions and seek justice,” he wrote, concluding: “Never stop questioning.”

monsters Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny play the roles of José and Kitty, and Koch and Nicholas Chavez play the roles of Erik and Lyle. Since the series came to Netflix in September, viewers have been warning others on social media about the sensational nature of the violence depicted in the series.