### Continued Controversy Surrounds Menendez Brothers After TV Depiction

Ryan Murphy has responded passionately to recent comments from the Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, criticizing their portrayal in a TV show. According to the producer, their current stance as victims is both "reprehensible and disgusting." Murphy emphasized that the series sought to cover a broad narrative, with obligations to various perspectives beyond just Erik and Lyle.

In 1996, after two tumultuous trials, Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder their parents. Prosecutors claimed the brothers' motive was to gain access to their family's fortune. Conversely, the Menendez brothers alleged long-term physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by their parents, arguing their actions were in self-defense.

Speaking on the matter, Murphy noted the complexity of their story. He acknowledged the possibility that the brothers could have been both victims of abuse and guilty of their parents' murders. He also raised the point that people with ambiguous moral character in their youth could potentially be rehabilitated later in life.

Yet Erik Menendez was notably unhappy with his portrayal. In a statement shared by his wife Tammi Menendez, Erik expressed his disappointment, claiming the show propagated ruinous lies and exaggerated caricatures of his brother Lyle. He questioned Murphy's understanding of their lives, suggesting malintent behind the inaccuracies.

The debate over the Menendez brothers' actions and their subsequent depiction continues to capture public interest, revealing the ongoing nuances and complexities in their story.