Members of the Menendez family held a rally outside Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s office Wednesday, voicing their desire to have brothers Lyle and Erik resentenced and possibly released from prison. The siblings have been behind bars for 34 years after being found guilty of murdering their parents in 1989. Now, their defense team is arguing that new evidence, including the accusation that the boys’ father, Jose Menendez, sexually abused an underage member of Menudo, a 1980s boy band, should be sufficient to get the case reevaluated.  During their first trial, the brothers said they had been sexually abused by their father, which is what prompted them to commit murder. “I had no idea the extent of the abuse they suffered at the hands of my brother-in-law. None of us did,” Joan Andersen VanderMolen, Kitty Menendez’s sister, said. “We know that abuse has long effects, and victims of trauma sometimes act in ways that are very difficult to understand.” “The whole world was not ready to hear that boys could be raped,” she said, per ABC News. “Today we know better.” Erik and Lyle’s cousin Anamaria Baralt said the brothers were “victims of a culture that was not ready to listen.” “Lyle and Erik deserve a chance to heal,” she said, per Variety. “Our family deserves a chance to heal with them.” The press conference attracted a crowd of almost 100 media members outside the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles, plus dozens of spectators standing nearby, the outlet noted. The defense is hoping to have the charges downgraded to manslaughter in light of the alleged sexual abuse the brothers say they experienced. Mark Geragos, an attorney for the brothers, said the understanding of sexual abuse has changed over the past three decades. MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ COMING TO DAILYWIRE+ OCT. 28 The demand for their release comes less than two weeks after Gascón said his office would review new evidence in connection with the case. A hearing is set for November 26 to evaluate the proceedings. The D.A.’s office said in a statement that it is “exploring every avenue available to our office to ensure justice is served.” “Prosecutors are still seeking full documentation of the defense’s claims,” the statement said. “The office is working as quickly as justice permits,” adding that they have “empathy for all the victims involved in these tragic incidents.” There has been renewed attention on the trial and its outcome since the release of a Peacock docseries and Netflix drama series. Both brothers and their lawyer condemned the Netflix series, however. Geragos called it “a phobic, gross, anachronistic, serial episodic nightmare that is not only riddled with mistruths and outright falsehoods but ignores the most recent exculpatory revelations.” Not all of the Menendez brothers’ relatives are calling for resentencing. Milton Anderson, Kitty Menendez’s brother, believes they should remain incarcerated.

Spooky decorations are one of the best parts of Halloween. This year, we are seeing some particularly creative outdoor decor, including lit-up pumpkins that “sing” a Taylor Swift song. But as one family in Ohio learned, not all of our decorations want to stay in one place. Despite any efforts they may have put into securing a massive pumpkin in front of their home, this runaway pumpkin was determined to be free. The massive, inflatable pumpkin did not simply escape. It went on a whole adventure! While this situation is certainly hilarious, the decor did find its way in the middle of the road. This is when the Ohio Bay Village Police got involved. As dashcam footage shows, one officer stayed in the car while the other got out to wrangle the pumpkin. This, as you will soon see in the video below, was not the best choice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ABC7NY (@abc7ny) Runaway Halloween Pumpkin Envelops Police Officer Trying Wrangle it Back to its Owners When the officer first approaches, it does not take long for the inflatable pumpkin to swallow him whole. In fact, this massive Halloween decor even starts to cover the cop car a bit. In the end, though, the officer has no trouble escaping. Plus, with the help of a second officer, they are able to safely return the pumpkin to its home. Best of all, the Ohio Bay Village Police were quick to find this unique situation hilarious, noting on social media that “luckily, no officers (or pumpkins) were harmed during the event.” “The silence is the funniest thing,” someone notes in the comment section, with another adding, “I would actually be terrified.” “Imagine being in traffic,” a third person shares, “and finding out why and see this.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Giant Runaway Pumpkin Swallows Police Officer Whole In Hilarious Dashcam Footage appeared first on InspireMore.

This has been a fantastic year for viewing the northern lights. Most often seen only in the states of the North and Alaska, the lights have been visible across the entire United States. Viewers have reported seeing and photographing the lights in Florida and Texas. These incredible time-lapse images from North Carolina are breathtaking. @obxyesterday Time-lapse: Aurora lights over the NC coast #auroraborealis #northcarolina #northernlights #oceanlife #night #waves #trending #trend #goodvibes #nature ♬ Ethereal – Txmy TikTok user OBX has some incredible time-lapse imagery on their page from the Outer Banks. They display the multitude of stars seen over the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean with the lights cascading across the horizon. @obxyesterday Time-lapse: Northern Lights over the NC coast #obxnc #outerbanks #outerbanksmemes #offseason #tourist #tourism #obxlocal #obxliving #obxlife #killdevilhills #kittyhawk #nagshead #corollanc #ducknc #buxtonnc #rodanthe #capehatteras #hatterasisland #manteo #wanchese #beachlife #northcarolina #auroraborealis #northernlights #night #nature ♬ Northern Lights – Jaymes Young The vibrant colors light up the entire sky as they undulate against a starlit sky. Bright greens, oranges, reds, and yellows blend to form a visual extravaganza unmatched by anything manmade. There is no way to replicate the mesmerizing display of energy. @obxyesterday Northern Lights #nature #trend #trends #night #ocean #beauty #beachvibes #usa_tiktok #wave #star #aurora #northernlights ♬ Northern Lights – Atmospheric Piano Version – Dr. Sounds & Buddhaflow The northern lights are a rare sight produced by solar activity. This year’s increase in solar activity has allowed more people to view them. The lights are extremely rare in the southern states, so people are seeing them in person for the first time. Experts recommend getting to an area with less light pollution during one of these displays. The Outer Banks, where these time-lapse reels are from, is an excellent location that allows the vibrancy of the lights to shine bright. The Aurora Borealis is the scientific name for the northern lights. The words, from the Greek, mean sunrise (Aurora) and wind (Boreas). Greek mythology stories state that Aurora was the sister of Helios (Sun) and Seline (Moon). When she “raced” across the morning sky, they envisioned her riding in a vibrant multi-colored chariot to meet her sisters at the dawn of each day. Please share this mesmerizing display of light. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here. The post Stunning Time-Lapse Shows Northern Lights Blaze Across The Skies Over North Carolina appeared first on InspireMore.

When Trinity was only 11 years old, her life drastically changed in an instant. She was involved in a car accident, leaving her with critical abdominal injuries. Her path to recovery would turn out to be difficult and long. She ended up staying in the ICU for quite some time. Most adults in similar situations would struggle under the weight of so much stress and uncertainty, so imagine, then, what it must be like for a kid. Unfortunately, far too many kids find themselves in need of long hospital stays. But that’s exactly why the organization Little Wishes exists. Since 2003, they have been providing kids in hospitals with the kind of hope and joy needed during life’s most challenging times. Luckily for Trinity, Little Wishes provides its services at her hospital, allowing a very special dog to visit her! Learn more about Trinity and her dog friend in the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Little Wishes (@littlewishesorg) Throughout Trinity’s stay in the hospital, Sam was by her side, ready to comfort her. No matter the unexpected health updates, setbacks, or procedures, Trinity could always count on Sam’s unwavering loyalty. This meant the world to the 11-year-old, especially when it was time for her to get back in a car for the first time since her accident. Girl Finds Comfort in the Hospital Thanks to Visits From a New Dog Friend Named Sam Part of what makes Little Wishes so special is the steady support they provide young patients. Every two weeks, they get new wishes granted. In other words, they always have something new to look forward to during their hospital visit — this helps give them the hope and strength needed to carry on, despite all they’re enduring. “I have a certified therapy dog and the lives she’s helped to mend still blows my mind,” someone shares in the comment section of the video, with another adding, “Getting back in the car after my accident was the hardest part of my recovery from it. I was [diagnosed] with PTSD and had to do special therapy for it. I’m so glad she had the doggo to help her ease back in!” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Critically Injured 11-Yr-Old Gets Sweetest Visit In Hospital From Four-Legged “Fairy” appeared first on InspireMore.

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