L.A. District Attorney Opposes New Trial for Menendez Brothers, Considers Resentencing

Prosecutor Nathan Hochman rejects claims of new evidence but will review the brothers' rehabilitation for potential resentencing next month.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has opposed a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, citing insufficient credibility of new evidence alleging sexual abuse by their father.
Hochman emphasized that the brothers' conviction for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, remains valid despite claims of abuse.
The brothers' legal team presented a 1988 letter and external allegations of sexual abuse as new evidence, but Hochman argued it does not meet the legal threshold for a retrial.
The district attorney is set to revisit the issue of resentencing in March, which could make the brothers eligible for parole based on their rehabilitation in prison.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has stated he will wait for Hochman's review before considering clemency for the Menendez brothers.