LA District Attorney Rejects New Trial for Menendez Brothers

DA Nathan Hochman disputes claims of new evidence in the 1989 murder case, while a decision on resentencing remains pending.

The Los Angeles District Attorney's office has formally opposed a petition for a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, citing insufficient and inadmissible evidence.
The brothers were convicted in 1996 of first-degree murder for the 1989 killings of their parents and are serving life without parole.
Defense attorneys argue that newly surfaced evidence, including a letter and testimony alleging abuse by the brothers' father, supports their claims of self-defense.
DA Hochman questioned the credibility and relevance of the new evidence, arguing it does not meet the legal standards required for a retrial.
A court hearing on the brothers' resentencing, which could potentially allow parole, is scheduled for March, with Governor Gavin Newsom deferring clemency decisions to Hochman's review.