Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that he will oppose the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. Hochman stated that the brothers have repeatedly lied about their motives, leading him to withdraw his predecessor’s recommendation for parole consideration.
The Menendez brothers have long claimed they acted in self-defense due to alleged abuse by their father, but prosecutors argue their claims are inconsistent. A resentencing hearing is scheduled for later this month, but Hochman’s stance could significantly impact their chances of release.
Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom is using the case to push for changes in the state’s parole board process.
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This just shows how the system is stacked against survivors who speak out—decades later, the Menendez brothers are still being punished for exposing their father’s abuse. Hochman is more concerned with maintaining tough-on-crime optics than acknowledging the realities of trauma and self-defense.
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DA calls Menendez brothers liars, opposes resentencing bid despite family support
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office will ask the court to withdraw a recommendation for a resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers.
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L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers
Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.
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