Kim Kardashian thinks of Menendez brothers as 'friends' and their freedom is 'not just a cause for her'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kim Kardashian has become one of the most high-profile advocates for Erik and Lyle Menendez as they face potential resentencing and release from prison.

A source close to Kim revealed that 'The Kardashians' star considers them more than just a cause but genuine friends, emphasizing her unwavering support for the brothers’ ongoing fight for justice.

Kim Kardashian calls Erik and Lyle Menendez 'friends' and champions their cause

“Erik and Lyle are truly grateful for all that Kim has done for them so far," shared the insider.

"She’s brought a powerful, high-profile voice to their cause, and she’s been unwavering in her commitment, there’s really no way to quantify what her support has done for them,” the source added.

The SKIMS mogul, currently studying law, has publicly backed the Los Angeles prosecutors' decision to recommend resentencing for the brothers, who were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.

"Kim has been a game-changer for them," the insider shared with In Touch. "Her voice has brought visibility and strength to their case, and they truly appreciate her."

Kim Kardashian's advocacy is deeply personal and influenced by her late father Robert Kardashian, a lawyer and part of OJ Simpson's defense team. Her passion for prison reform and her pursuit of a law degree reflect her commitment to justice, particularly for individuals she believes deserve a second chance.

The source revealed that Kim has spent significant time conversing with the Menendez brothers, expressing her belief in their remorse and the trauma they endured.

Kim recently wrote in an essay that she felt the brothers had suffered years of abuse and were unfairly depicted by the media. She added, “Time changes us, and no one should be judged by their actions at 18.”

The insider further shared, “She’s had deep, intellectual conversations with Erik and Lyle and she genuinely believes in them. They’re not just a cause for her, she considers them friends and when they do get out, which she believes will happen soon, they’ll be like fish out of water.”

The source noted, “They’re going to need real friends who understand the pressures of fame and Kim wants to be that person.”

Kim Kardashian pushed for Menendez brothers' release after prison visit

Kim Kardashian spoke out for Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. After visiting them in prison, Kardashian argued that their life sentences should be reconsidered due to the alleged years of abuse they endured and what she sees as an unjust trial process.

Writing in an essay for NBC News, Kardashian highlighted the brothers' young ages at the time of the crime and stressed that they have since changed.

“We are all products of our experiences,” she wrote. “They shape who we were, who we are, and who we will be. Physiologically and psychologically, time changes us, and I doubt anyone would claim to be the same person they were at 18. I know I’m not!”

Kardashian’s essay delves into the alleged history of abuse that Lyle and Erik Menendez reportedly suffered, which she argues was not fully considered during their 1996 trial.

She claimed that crucial witnesses and evidence of abuse were omitted, depriving the jury of key context. Furthermore, she pointed out that media coverage at the time mocked the brothers, turning their trial into “entertainment” rather than a serious examination of their circumstances.

“The media turned the brothers into monsters,” she stated.