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L.A. County D.A. Says Erik and Lyle Menendez Don’t Deserve a New Trial
Erik and Lyle Menendez
D.A. Says Brothers Don’t Deserve a New Trial
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The Menendez Brothers got a thumbs down from the L.A. County D.A. when it comes to getting a new trial based on new evidence.
L.A. County D.A. Nate Hochman just announced his office will oppose the brothers’ request for another trial based on 2 pieces of evidence — a letter from Erik to his cousin purportedly written in 1988 where Erik discusses sexual abuse, and a declaration from a member of Menudo saying Jose Menendez molested him in the ’80’s. The D.A. says the new evidence does not change what happened when Erik and Lyle were convicted of murder.
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Hochman says the real issue is the act of murder itself, and the sexual abuse allegations were not relevant in the conviction. He also expressed doubt about the authenticity of the 1988 letter and doubt about sexual abuse allegations, period.
The D.A. made it clear … sexual abuse does not in any way mitigate what Erik and Lyle did to their parents. He made a point of saying Erik and Lyle tried to cover up their involvement in the murders. He also highlighted how Lyle reloaded the gun and delivered a kill shot to his mortally wounded mother.
As for re-sentencing … the D.A. was non-committal as to whether he will support or oppose it.
As you know … many people — including 20 family members of the Menendez bros — have called for their release.
The Netflix series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” helped sway the public’s opinion … and, then-D.A. George Gascón said he would support resentencing the brothers to enable their release.
We spoke to Erik and Lyle on our “2 Angry Men” podcast — cohosted by their attorney, Mark Geragos — earlier this week … and, the two detailed the abuse they faced when they were first locked up in prison and what they’ve done with their lives behind bars. They also talked about what they would do if they’re released.
A hearing on re-sentencing is set for next month.
MMA’s Guilherme Vasconcelos
Cause Of Death Revealed
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Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos — an MMA fighter who competed in the UFC and Bellator, and dated Demi Lovato — died by suicide, according to newly-released documents.
TMZ Sports obtained the case report from the October 15 incident … which state cops were dispatched to an Illinois home around 9 AM after a woman reported finding Vasconcelos in the garage.
After reviewing security camera footage … cops determined Vasconcelos took his own life the night prior around 11:45 PM — and was not discovered until the following morning.
A search of the house recovered several vials of anabolic steroids, with two mostly empty and two unopened. A suicide note was not discovered.
According to a toxicology report … it yielded only one positive finding — caffeine.
Over the course of his MMA career … Vasconcelos racked up a record of 10-6. He and Lovato were first spotted together in 2017 during New Year’s Eve festivities after several months of dating.
Guilherme’s uncle, Walter, mourned the loss of his nephew at the time … saying, “We were looking forward to your visit for Christmas, which will no longer happen. Life is fleeting, and we woke up to this devastating news. What a time we live in.”
RIP
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Justin Bieber
Snaps at Paparazzi
… So Disrespectful!!!
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Justin Bieber was getting snapped and then he snapped … unloading on a paparazzi for saying something the pop star felt was disrespectful.
Ya gotta see the heated interaction between Justin and a photog … with the Biebs snapping at the guy, set off by the dude saying “Thank you.”
Justin asks the photog — who is not a TMZ cameraman — why he’s thanking him … and explains why it’s disrespectful to do so.
Bieber was heading back to his SUV with Hailey Bieber after grabbing breakfast at Beverly Glen Deli in Los Angeles … and paps were waiting for him.
Justin told the guy to stick to taking pictures and letting him do his thing … with no need to thank JB for anything.
We don’t usually see this kind of reaction from Justin … so it’s pretty interesting.
Justin and Hailey hanging out in public is noteworthy too … the couple was dogged by break-up rumors last month but they squashed it and now they’re out together.
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