Progressive DA Ousted in LA, Menendez Brothers' Fate Uncertain
TL;DR
The election of Nathan Hochman as Los Angeles County District Attorney has introduced uncertainty regarding the potential resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents nearly 30 years ago. Hochman, who defeated progressive DA George Gascón, plans to review the case thoroughly before deciding on the resentencing motion filed by Gascón, which cited new evidence of abuse by the brothers' father. Legal experts suggest the case may not be a priority for Hochman, and the decision could ultimately rest with the state parole board or a clemency request to Governor Gavin Newsom.
Topics:nationpolitics#district-attorney#george-gascon#los-angeles#menendez-brothers#politics#resentencing
- Los Angeles County district attorney election results add pall of uncertainty over possible release of Lyle and Erik Menendez CNN
- L.A. County district attorney, one of the most progressive in the country, loses re-election NBC News
- Tide shifts against criminal justice reform among California voters Los Angeles Times
- LA County DA race: Nathan Hochman talks win over George Gascón and Menendez case in one-on-one interview with ABC7 ABC7 Los Angeles
- L.A. County District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman discusses Menendez brothers’ case KTLA Los Angeles
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