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After the families of Eric and Lyle Menendez held a press conference calling for their brother’s freedom, Eric is speaking out about his brother through his wife. TikTok.
Tammy Menendez posted a photo of her family and the following message: “Eric feels deeply grateful and extremely humbled by the outpouring of love and support from his family today.”
She continued, “Their trust, encouragement, care, and understanding of him meant more to him than words can express. Today is a great testament to forgiveness and the strength of family, and Eric I’m really happy to be surrounded by such kindness and support.”
The family battle between Lyle and Eric, who were imprisoned for 34 years for the murder of their parents, will be aired in a new Impact Nightline special, “The Menendez Brothers: Monster or Victim?”
“Extra’s” Mona Kosar Abdi spoke with ABC News’ Juju Chan about the special.
“They’re cautiously optimistic,” Chan said of the Menendez family. “I spoke to a cousin who spoke to Lyle just the day before, and he told me that hope behind bars is both necessary and painful. He said he was trying hard to temper his hopes.
“The Menendez Brothers: Monster or Victim?” is available on Hulu.