LA DA Nathan Hochman Responds to Menendez Brothers' Motion to Dismiss

DA Hochman's Stance on Menendez Resentencing

• 🎯 District Attorney Nathan Hochman states his position on the Menendez brothers' resentencing is "not no, but not yet."
• 💡 He explains this means they haven't yet demonstrated full responsibility for their actions, including lies about their parents and coverups.
• ⚖️ Hochman emphasizes that the brothers have not publicly acknowledged their lies or misconduct, which is a factor in rehabilitation.

Defense's Motion and DA's Response

• 📌 The defense attorney filed a motion to disqualify Hochman, which he calls a "desperate move" to avoid discussing the facts and law.
• 🗣️ Hochman asserts that instead of arguing the legal merits, the defense is attacking him personally.
• 🤝 He met with the Menendez family for over three hours, listening to their desire for resentencing, but ultimately based his position on facts and law.

Public Apology and Rehabilitation

• 🎤 Hochman believes a private apology is insufficient and that the brothers need to publicly accept responsibility for their lies.
• 🔑 He cites Governor Gavin Newsom's denial of parole for Sirhan Sirhan due to a lack of full insight into his actions as a precedent.
• ✅ Publicly acknowledging their lies would allow the judge to see they have sincerely come to grips with their past and are ready for resentencing.

Alleged Conflict of Interest

• 🚩 The defense claims Hochman has a conflict of interest due to attending a rally for "Justice for Murdered Children."
• ❓ Hochman clarifies the rally was for parents who lost children to murder, not specifically against the Menendez brothers' release.
• ⚖️ He is unsure if he would be called to testify regarding any potential conflict of interest hearing.