This story contains discussion of sexual abuse and child abuse.

“I can only believe they were done so on purpose.”

Is the truth not enough?"

Two people sit closely on a boat, appearing deep in conversation. The person on the left has one arm around the other. Their expressions are serious

his statement also posed.

“Let the truth stand as the truth.

you might read Erik’s entire statementhere.

Two men sit on steps outside. One wears a jacket and tennis shorts, the other a t-shirt and pants. Both have tennis rackets nearby. Names unknown

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Erik Menendez (left) and Lyle Menendez (right) sit in a courtroom with an unidentified woman between them. They are all focused on a conversation

A person in a blue jumpsuit looks to the side while sitting in what appears to be a courtroom. The person has short, dark hair

A person in a red carpet-style outfit looking directly at the camera

Group of people in a courtroom, including Ansel Elgort and Josh Duhamel, who are seated and dressed in formal suits

Two people, both wearing sports jackets, are sitting in the back seat of a car looking forward

Man in blue prison uniform and woman in brown jacket sit in courtroom, looking contemplative and concerned