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Menendez brothers long-awaited resentencing hearing underway; cousin pleads with judge to free them

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Erik and Lyle Menendez's much-anticipated resentencing hearing is underway, with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence, clearing the way for a potential release from prison.Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who is pushing for their release,... Read More.

Menendez brothers cousin calls DA hostile, patronizing, asks for his removal from case

Monday, March 10 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A cousin of Lyle and Erik Menendez is slamming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, accusing him of being "hostile, dismissive and patronizing" to the family and asking for him to be removed from the case.The cousin, Tamara Goodell, said... Read More.

Menendez brothers cousin gasped in relief to learn Newsom is addressing clemency request

Thursday, February 27 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- A cousin of the Menendez brothers said she's "thrilled" that California Gov. Gavin Newsom is addressing the brothers' request for clemency and ordering the parole board to investigate further."I certainly gasped in relief," cousin Anamaria Baralt, one of at least 20 relatives in... Read More.

Man who pulled gun on pastor charged with homicide after cousin found dead: Police

Wednesday, May 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man who pulled a gun on a pastor at a Pennsylvania church Sunday has been charged with homicide after his cousin was found shot to death, according to the Allegheny County Police.Bernard Junior Polite, 26, was arrested Sunday after allegedly... Read More.

Cousin of Uvalde mass shooter arrested for allegedly threatening to commit school shooting: Affidavits

Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- A cousin of the Uvalde school shooter was arrested Monday on allegations he threatened to commit a school shooting, according to two arrest affidavits filed in a Bexar County, Texas, court and signed by a judge.Officers from the San Antonio Police... Read More.

LSU’s Angel Reese talks historic win, gets surprise reunion with cousin — UConn’s Jordan Hawkins

Friday, April 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- LSU basketball star Angel Reese had a heartwarming reunion Friday with her cousin, UConn’s Jordan Hawkins, who snuck in to the studio to surprise Reese during her interview with “GMA3.”It was the first time the college basketball stars saw each other... Read More.

Brandon Presley, distant cousin of Elvis, running for Mississippi governor

Friday, January 13 by ABC News

(JACKSON, Miss.) -- Brandon Presley, a distant cousin of Elvis Presley, announced on Twitter that he's running for governor of Mississippi.Presley, a Democrat who currently serves on the Public Service Commission since 2007, hopes to take on Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, who announced last... Read More.

Emmett Till’s cousin calls grand jury decision not to indict accuser ‘unfortunate, but predictable’

Thursday, August 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Emmett Till's cousin and advocates for justice in the decades-old case expressed disappointment in a grand jury's decision not to indict the woman who accused Till of making advances at her before the 14-year-old was kidnapped and murdered.A grand jury in... Read More.

Nine-year-old survives school shooting but loses his cousin

Monday, May 30 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- When gunfire rang out at Robb Elementary School Tuesday, 9-year-old Daniel Garza said his teacher, Elsa Avila, ran to the door to lock their classroom, which was near the rooms where 19 students and two teachers were killed.Avila was shot through... Read More.

Paul Bettany on his pride that the MCU’s “kooky cousin” ‘WandaVision’ ended up with 23 Emmy nominations

Friday, August 20 by ABC News

Paul Bettany was proud, and surprised, when his Marvel Cinematic Universe spin-off series WandaVision conjured up 23 Emmy nominations -- including Marvel's first ever acting nominations for him, co-star Elizabeth Olsen, and scene stealer Kathryn Hahn. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Bettany explained, "We always... Read More.

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