Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Uncertain After DA Election Shake-Up
Nathan Hochman, the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney, will review the Menendez brothers' case, potentially delaying their chance at parole.
- George Gascón, the outgoing DA, recommended resentencing the Menendez brothers to allow for parole, citing new evidence of abuse and their rehabilitation efforts.
- Nathan Hochman, who defeated Gascón, plans to thoroughly review the case files before making any decisions regarding the resentencing motion set for December 11.
- The brothers, serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, claim they acted in self-defense due to years of abuse, a narrative gaining renewed attention through recent media portrayals.
- Hochman has indicated that while the Menendez case is a priority, he may request additional time to ensure a comprehensive review, amidst criticism of Gascón's timing of the recommendation.
- Public opinion, influenced by recent documentaries and series, seems to favor the brothers' release, though the final decision will involve the courts and possibly the parole board.