LA District Attorney Opposes Menendez Brothers' Resentencing

DA's Stance on Menendez Brothers

• 🎯 LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced his opposition to the resentencing of the Menendez brothers.
• 💡 Hochman stated that the brothers have not shown full insight into their crimes and have not completely accepted responsibility for their actions.
• ⚠️ The DA believes the brothers continue to lie about their self-defense claims, which disqualifies them from resentencing or rehabilitation.

Court Proceedings and Previous Stance

• 🗓️ A court hearing on the resentencing motion is scheduled for March 20th and 21st, having been postponed due to LA fires.
• ⚖️ Hochman is asking the court to withdraw a previous motion by his predecessor, George Gascon, who had supported resentencing and release.
• 🧐 Hochman compared the Menendez case to that of Sirhan Siran, suggesting there was more reason for parole to be accepted for Siran Siran, yet it was denied.

Pathway for Potential Release

• 🌱 Hochman outlined a potential pathway for the brothers' release if they acknowledge their actions and the lies told in covering them up.

Family Reaction and Clemency Track

• 😠 The Menendez family is incensed by the DA's stance, calling him hostile, dismissive, and patronizing.
• 🏛️ The family is asking the Attorney General to take over the case from the LA District Attorney.
• 📜 Separately, Governor Newsom is handling a clemency track, with the state parole board expected to provide a decision within 90 days on whether the brothers pose a risk to society if released.