Prosecutors Allege Retaliation Over Menendez Brothers Resentencing Support

Two Los Angeles prosecutors claim demotions and defamation after advocating for reduced sentences for Erik and Lyle Menendez.

Prosecutors Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford filed notices of claim against Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and others, alleging retaliation and discrimination.
Theberge and Lunsford recommended resentencing the Menendez brothers, citing California laws on youthful offenders and new evidence of alleged abuse by their father.
The prosecutors claim they were demoted shortly after Hochman took office, with Theberge reassigned to a lower-ranking position and Lunsford stripped of supervisory responsibilities.
The allegations include defamation by Deputy District Attorney John Lewin, who reportedly criticized their credibility and referred to Lunsford with inflammatory language online.
A resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers, who have served over 30 years for the 1989 murders of their parents, is scheduled for March 20, with Hochman reviewing the case.