The Menendez brothers may have just caught a break in their resentencing ... because the judge in their case is notoriously liberal -- and, local attorneys say he's letting them out.
may have just caught a break in their resentencing ... because the judge in their case is notoriously liberal -- and, local attorneys say he's letting them out.of the Los Angeles County Superior Court has been assigned the Menendez case ... and, we've talked to a number of prominent attorneys who have argued before this judge and personally know him, and they all highlight his fairness and open-minded nature.We're told he's smart and fearless ...
One prominent criminal defense attorney tells TMZ ..."The defense loves him" -- and another tells us"He's going to release them ."BTW ... Judge Ryan was not just assigned the Menendez case -- he's been dealing with it for about a year and a half. Last year, he issued an order to L.A. County District AttorneyThe Menendez brothers' lawyers have been filing with the court to take a new look at their case in light of the new evidence ...
Ryan often handles resentencing cases ... and, he's acquired an impressive knowledge and understanding over time -- with a number of the cases he's reviewed ending in release.from life without the possibility of parole to life with the possibility of parole ... and -- because of time served -- they will be eligible for parole immediately if Judge William C. Ryan signs off.
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