Kim Kardashian recently visited the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility near San Diego, where she spoke to several inmates, including the Menendez brothers Lyle and Erik, about prison reform. For those unfamiliar with her activism, Kardashian is a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform. She frequently visits prisons to learn about rehabilitation programs and highlights these efforts on her reality shows and at events. She was accompanied on the visit by her sister Khloe Kardashian, her mother Kris Jenner, film producer Scott Budnick and actor Cooper Koch, who plays Erik Menendez in the Netflix series. Monster: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez.

Who are the Menendez brothers?

Last Friday Erik called Monster and said that the show perpetuates “devastating character portrayals” of him and his brother Lyle. Thirty-five years ago, Lyle and Erik were convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez. The brothers were convicted of killing their wealthy parents with shotguns in the family’s Beverly Hills mansion. It is alleged that Lyle and Erik shot Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” multiple times. At the time of the case, Lyle and Erik claimed their father physically, sexually and emotionally abused them throughout their childhood. They are currently serving life sentences without chance of parole.

A look at Kim Kardashian’s legal career

Kim K has been a ubiquitous presence on the legal scene since beginning her law degree, which she graduated in 2021. Kardashian’s commitment to criminal justice reform gained wider attention following her 2018 meeting with then-President Trump, where she advocated on behalf of Alice Marie Johnson, a nonviolent drug offender serving a life sentence. Following the meeting, Alice’s sentence was commuted to probation, leading to her release.

In 2019, Kim supported the 90 Days of Freedom campaign, which helped release 17 first-time nonviolent drug offenders following the passage of the First Step Act, which allows incarcerated prisoners, particularly those convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, to have their sentences reduced if they show good behavior.

Kardashian also played a role in the release of the following titles:

Crystal Munoz, who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for drug conspiracy in 2008. Munoz drew a map used in drug trafficking but claimed she did not know what it was for. She left behind a five-month-old baby.

Judith Negron was sentenced to 35 years in prison in 2011 for her involvement in a $205 million Medicare fraud scheme. Although it was her first offense, she faced a long prison sentence and left behind two sons.

Tynice Hall was convicted of drug offenses in 2006 at the age of 22. Although her boyfriend was the primary target, Tynice was convicted after drugs were found in their shared home. She was separated from her three-year-old son.

While this is not a complete list of all her publications, Kim continues to advocate for reform.