2. In addition, I wanted to update my listeners on the new “Take It Down Act” signed into law in the US to help fight Revenge Porn, including those generated via Artificial Intellegence.
3. I also wanted to share aboutthe recent controversy with former lead singer, Michael Tait, from the Contemporary Christian Band “Newsboys”.
4. Also a quick update on the podcast itself.
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Links Mentioned - Menéndez:
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Previous HFMSwMC podcast episode mentioned (links to Spotify):
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Episode 47 - Three Word Challenge Update & The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Case Update (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TSWy932Tbyu4cEwZ7cWCT?si=egPiMso7RwSSP8HzbpW6Kw)
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Episode 63 - Update on the Menéndez case & my recent Charlotte interview (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mJBSJFWas19ENY5zCDkJD)
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Episode 68 - Update on Leaving Neverland II, the Menéndez case & my own Healing Journey (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GZGF1CneUFTQM85989ngO?si=9rwezollQsCiQchgJhP3VA)
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New Article: “Menendez Brothers Resentenced to Life With Parole, Paving Way for Freedom” (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/us/menendez-brothers-resentenced.html) . (from May 2025; NY Times) (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/us/menendez-brothers-resentenced.html)
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Article with a good explanation of the current state of the Menéndez case (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjlyn83k7do) . (from April 2025; BBC)
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CourtTV Video Archive: CA v. MENENDEZ (1993) (https://www.courttv.com/trials/ca-v-menendez-1993/) (121 parts)
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Peacock Documentary Series (2023): Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed (https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/menendez--menudo-boys-betrayed/8222254554603265112)
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Netflix Docudrama Series (2024): Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (https://www.netflix.com/watch/81682971)
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Netflix Documentary (2024): The Menendez Brothers
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LA Times Article (05/2023): Ex-Menudo star accuses boy band founder of sexual assault. Now the LAPD is investigating (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-02/menudo-sexual-assault-allegations-against-founder-edgardo-diaz-los-angeles-police-investigation-teen-band-member-roy-rossello)
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Real Crime Profile Podcast (discussing the case and how it relates to all CSA cases; Spotify): Part 1 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/24QedzerHfwUDHD5v6hHtD?si=WS50xdy5Rhei_QYX288izQ) | Part 2 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OKYWLgxgvj4w8KVvbzt5k?si=Q_wLejhSSJWE3ssSgQTHPg) | Part 3 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sfEmOiOm95UtTC2GJpkJC?si=SLuievDlQ4u4AVvZu9jMAQ) l Part 4 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4km0qOYUZdhU8UoS6S3Ioi?si=2kX_O9PRRESC9uU6Fltq0w) | Part 5 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/48v0gyksA03lIxGqHhakLO?si=z9_EE6PNT_GvQ6glYRrxsw) | Part 6 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WnYwFw4kbZ3wmrIJpwaX1?si=AzkBx2E7SGmwsDuiBbCCPw)
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Deadline.com articles:
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Menendez Brothers Resentencing Supported By L.A. DA; George Gascón Sets Press Conference For This Afternoon On Ryan Murphy Spotlighted Case (https://deadline.com/2024/10/menendez-brothers-resentencing-decision-la-da-murder-conviction-1236157394/)
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Menendez Brothers Eligible For Possible Immediate Parole As L.A. DA Recommends Resentencing; Judge Will Consider Case Next Month (https://deadline.com/2024/10/menendez-brothers-resentencing-murder-case-1236157755/)
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Los Angeles District Attorney Gascón’s Press Conference on the Menendez Sentencing Reconsideration (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gxkm4wmsKg) (from Oct., 2024; links to YouTube)
Links Mentioned - The Take It Down Act:
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“President Trump signs Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?” (https://apnews.com/article/take-it-down-deepfake-trump-melania-first-amendment-741a6e525e81e5e3d8...