LA DA Nathan Hochman Denies Bias in Menendez Brothers Case

Defense Accusations Against DA Hochman

• ⚖️ Defense attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez are seeking the removal of LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman from their case.
• 🎯 They accuse Hochman of neglecting his responsibilities and making a mockery of the brothers' bid for freedom.
• 📣 The defense team plans to file a motion to have Hochman removed, alleging personal bias against the brothers.

DA Hochman's Response to Allegations

• 🗣️ DA Nathan Hochman denies any personal bias, stating "nothing could be further from the truth."
• 📚 He asserts that his office has taken the case seriously, conducting extensive work including reviewing over 50,000 pages of transcripts and prison records.
• 🤝 Hochman highlights spending over three hours with Menendez family members, more than any previous DA in 35 years, to understand their perspective.
• 📄 An 87-page detailed position paper has been submitted, outlining all facts and laws relevant to the case.

Menendez Brothers' Resentencing and Rehabilitation

• 📅 The DA successfully pushed for a delay in the brothers' resentencing hearing to review a new parole report.
• ⚠️ This report is a comprehensive risk assessment on whether the Menendez brothers would pose a threat if released.
• 🔑 Hochman stated that reconsideration of rehabilitation should only occur if the brothers fully accept responsibility for their criminal conduct, deceit, and lies, including their self-defense claims.
• 🚫 The current position is that the Menendez brothers have not yet reached a point where they have truly accepted responsibility for their actions.