LA District Attorney Seeks to Halt Menendez Brothers Resentencing Effort

DA Nathan Hochman calls self-defense claims 'lies' and requests withdrawal of resentencing motion as family criticizes his handling of the case.

Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman announced plans to withdraw the previous DA's motion supporting resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, citing their lack of accountability for their actions.
Hochman has argued that the brothers' claims of self-defense and new evidence presented are not credible or admissible in court.
The Menendez brothers, convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents, are pursuing three potential paths to freedom: resentencing, clemency, and a habeas corpus petition.
Tamara Goodell, a cousin of the Menendez brothers, has publicly criticized Hochman for his alleged hostile and dismissive treatment of the family, calling for his removal from the case.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered a 90-day risk assessment to evaluate whether the brothers pose a public safety threat if granted clemency.