The Brief DA George Gascón recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez. BREAKING UPDATE: Menendez Brothers: Resentencing recommended by LA DA GascónLA County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced after spending 35 years behind bars, though a judge will have to make the ultimate decision. RELATED: Menendez Brothers: Gascón reveals 'new evidence' letter that led to case review"They tried to protect themselves the only way they knew how," Andersen said. The Menendez brothers have appealed their convictions multiple times over the years without success. RELATED: Should the Menendez Brothers be freed?