Los Angeles DA opposes Menendez brothers’ Resentencing Bid
For Lyle and Erik Menendez Brothers, it is a continuing fight for freedom, but their bid to be resentenced and possibly paroled was strongly opposed by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office.
Newly sworn DA Nathan Hochman has now done an about-face from his predecessor and contends that the Menendez brothers thoroughly premeditated the murder of their parents, attempted to cover up the crime, and have not fully accepted responsibility for those crimes.
Prosecutor’s Opposition to the Menendez Brothers’ Case
Hochman outlined key reasons for the denial of the resentencing request, pointing out that:
- The brothers lied about self-defense, with repeated claims that they killed their parents due to fear, while the investigation of the case proved it was premeditated.
- They have never really demonstrated genuine remorse, still maintaining that their parents were going to kill them.
- The original evidence of the case contradicts their claims of abuse, and their stories changed several times over the years.
Previous Sentence Reduction Efforts
Hochman’s predecessor, George Gascón, had supported reducing their sentence to 50 years to life, which would have made them immediately eligible for parole.
Gascón, a progressive on criminal justice policy, contended that the Menendez brothers were rehabilitated, pointing to their college degrees and mentorship programs in prison.
Family Members Divided Over the Case
The Menendez family is divided over whether the brothers should be free men. Many relatives argue that they should be released, while others fervently believe otherwise:
- In a formal complaint, Tamara Goodell accused Hochman of being dismissive and biased. Goodell is a cousin of the brothers.
- Milton Andersen, brother of Kitty Menendez, believes his nephews should stay behind bars and have labeled the murders “cold-blooded.”
Potential Avenues for Release
There are three main avenues possible for the Menendez brothers to win their freedom:
- Resentencing Hearing – March 20-21: Hochman opposes, but that decision will be up to the judge.
- New Trial Request: The brothers have filed a motion for a new trial, which the DA’s office vigorously opposes.
- Clemency Appeal: They have asked California Governor Gavin Newsom for clemency, and parole board officials are assessing their risk to society.
The highly publicized Menendez case continues to stir controversy even decades after the trial. Now, as they head into the resentencing hearing, justice and rehabilitation remain hotly debated. We want to hear from you: Should the Menendez brothers be paroled? Sound off below.
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