Kim Kardashian responds to calls for Menendez brothers' resentencing

Kim Kardashian thanks the Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon after he officially recommended Eric And Lyle Menendez be resentenced based on new evidence (and in light of renewed public interest) in their murder convictions.

“The Menendez brothers have been granted a second chance at life and will wake up tomorrow finally eligible for a parole hearing. They could be released in as little as six months,” Kardashian, 44, wrote via her Instagram Story on Thursday, October 24. “Thank you, George Gascón, for revisiting the Menendez brothers’ case and righting a significant wrong. Your commitment to truth and fairness is commendable.”

She continued: “To the family, friends and millions of brothers who have loudly supported us – your voices have been heard. The media focus is primarily on the heels Ryan Murphy's television show helped expose the abuses and injustices in her case. Society's understanding of child abuse has evolved and social media allows us to question the existing system. This case highlights the importance of questioning decisions and seeking the truth, even when guilt is not in question.”

Kardashian stressed that she believes in the justice system's “ability to evolve,” adding that she is “grateful for a society where we can challenge decisions and pursue justice.”

Related: Menendez brothers get new trial as prosecutors weigh evidence of abuse

Erik and Lyle Menendenz get another date in court. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday, Oct. 3, that a hearing has been scheduled for the brothers amid new evidence that their father, Jose Menendez, allegedly abused them. “We were presented with evidence. We received a photocopy of a letter (…)

She concluded, “Never stop asking questions.”

Gascón announced the recommendation to reduce the prison sentences for the Menéndez brothers during a live press conference Thursday afternoon. Gascón explained that if his recommendation was accepted, both would be “immediately eligible for parole” since they were under 26 years old at the time of the crime.

“You have been in prison for almost 35 years. I believe they have paid off their debt to society,” he said, adding that they can be “safely integrated into society.”

The proposal will now go before a judge, who will present his proposal to the Board of Parole Hearings. Erik, 53, and Lyle, 56, would either have to serve the remainder of the new sentence or be eligible for probation.

Following the releases of the Netflix limited series in September Monster and documentary film The Menéndez brothersbrought the siblings' story back into the spotlight. The couple was convicted of murdering their parents, José and Kitty Menéndez, at their home in Beverly Hills, California, in 1989, when Erik and Lyle were 18 and 21, respectively. In 1996 they were finally sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Kardashian met with the Menéndez brothers after the premiere of In Prison last month Monster with series star Cooper Kochwho portrays Erik.

Last week, that Kardashians Star was insightful about the brothers' possible release from prison diversity“I think they never got a fair second trial, and I feel like I've been watching Ryan Murphy's movie ever since.” Monster Show it really opened me up and showed me so much about abuse. Imagine if no one believed you.”