LA County DA Hochman reacts to Menendez brothers’ resentencing – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles District Legal professional Nathan Hochman, who stood by his perception the Menendez brothers have been “not but” able to be resentenced, mentioned his workplace’s “dedication to presenting all related details and views was pivotal to the Court docket’s ruling” following a decide’s resolution to resentence them.
In an announcement Tuesday, Hochman described Decide Michael Jesic’s ruling as a “monumental one which has important implications for the households concerned, the neighborhood, and the rules of justice.”
“Our workplace’s motions to withdraw the resentencing movement filed by the earlier administration ensured that the Court docket was introduced with all of the details earlier than making such a consequential resolution,” Hochman’s assertion continued.
The case of the Menendez brothers has lengthy been a window for the general public to higher perceive the judicial system. This case, like all instances — particularly people who captivate the general public — have to be considered with a crucial eye. Our opposition and evaluation ensured that the Court docket obtained an entire and correct file of the details. Justice ought to by no means be swayed by spectacle.”
He additionally thanked his authorized workforce for the work they put into the matter.
Jesic resentenced the brothers to 50 years to life in jail, which makes them eligible for parole. Nevertheless, the state parole board would want to contemplate the case and concern its personal ruling on whether or not the brothers ought to be launched.
