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          Top 10 Most Famous Criminal Trials of All Time Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most famous and influential criminal trials throughout human history.

          #10: Lyle & Erik Menendez [a]

          One of the most infamous and widely debated legal cases in American history began on the night of August 20, 1989, when Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents, José and Kitty. The trial began in 1993 and created a media frenzy due in large part to the scandalous crime and the moral ambiguity that generated endless discussion.

          Some believed the brothers' allegations, arguing that society often dismisses male victims of sexual abuse.

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          Others saw their claims as fabricated, having conveniently surfaced after their arrest. It also highlighted challenges in balancing claims of trauma with the standards for justifiable homicide. As such, the Menendez trial was emblematic of the justice system’s complexities, and it was a tantalizing drama to follow for multiple yea