Los Angeles D.A. Meets With Menendez Family as He Weighs Brothers’ Case
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman met Friday with the family of the Menendez brothers, as he weighs whether to pursue a resentencing that would allow them to walk free.
The family has pushed for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be released, nearly 35 years after they were taken into custody for the murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty. The family argues that the brothers killed their parents in “imperfect” self-defense, after years of Jose’s sexual abuse.
At a press conference Friday afternoon, Hochman said he had a “productive” meeting with the family, and said he has not made up his mind.
“It was a very productive conversion over a number of hours,” he said.
Former District Attorney George Gascón filed a petition in October to have their sentences reduced, which would make them eligible for parole. A hearing on that request is set for Jan. 30-31.
Hochman, who...
The family has pushed for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be released, nearly 35 years after they were taken into custody for the murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty. The family argues that the brothers killed their parents in “imperfect” self-defense, after years of Jose’s sexual abuse.
At a press conference Friday afternoon, Hochman said he had a “productive” meeting with the family, and said he has not made up his mind.
“It was a very productive conversion over a number of hours,” he said.
Former District Attorney George Gascón filed a petition in October to have their sentences reduced, which would make them eligible for parole. A hearing on that request is set for Jan. 30-31.
Hochman, who...
- 1/4/2025
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
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