District Attorney Opposes Menendez Brothers' Resentencing, Citing Lack of Accountability
Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman withdraws support for Menendez brothers’ resentencing, accusing them of maintaining lies about their parents' murders.
Overview
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has formally opposed the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have been serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents. Hochman stated that the brothers have failed to accept full responsibility for their actions and have continuously lied about their motivations, specifically the claim of self-defense. While a resentencing hearing is scheduled for March 20, Hochman's withdrawal of support poses a significant challenge to the brothers' ongoing legal efforts for a sentence reduction, amid claims of past abuse. Their case has regained attention due to new evidence and public interest.
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Analysis
- DA Hochman argues that the Menendez brothers have failed to take responsibility for their crimes, maintaining a narrative of self-defense that is not supported by evidence, and thus do not meet standards for resentencing.
- Hochman has called for the withdrawal of the prior DA's motion for resentencing, stating that the brothers' claims of self-defense are built on lies, requiring a full acknowledgment of their actions for the court to consider rehabilitation.
- The upcoming resentencing hearing could be influenced by the brothers' acceptance of responsibility, though Hochman emphasizes that they have not yet demonstrated genuine insight into their past actions.
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District Attorney Nathan Hochman opposes the resentencing of the Menendez brothers because he believes they have not taken full responsibility for their crimes and have continued to lie about their motivations, including their self-defense claims.
The Menendez brothers are pursuing several legal paths to gain freedom, including a resentencing hearing, a habeas corpus petition, and a clemency application to Governor Gavin Newsom.
Former District Attorney George Gascón recommended that the Menendez brothers be resentenced to 50 years to life, which would have made them eligible for parole. However, his successor, Nathan Hochman, opposes this recommendation.
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