New Los Angeles DA questions the relevance of watching the Menendez brothers series after taking over their case.
The resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez is set for December 11th.
As the Dec. 11 resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez draws near, New Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman advises fans not to make hasty judgments.
According to The Daily Beast, Hochman, 60, believes that many fans of the Menendez brothers' true-crime series do not fully comprehend the case.
The Menendez brothers, now 53 and 56, remain imprisoned at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, having been convicted of murdering their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, with a shotgun in 1989.
The sudden interest in the Menendez brothers is likely due to a Netflix series and documentary about their crimes, but the incoming DA stated that he hasn't watched either to maintain focus on the case.
"I didn't want to see them," he stated. "What's the purpose? I'd prefer to read the book."
Hochman confessed that he only recalls fragments of the case from three decades ago, but he intends to meticulously examine the evidence. The Menendez case is of utmost importance to Hochman, as he stated to The Daily Beast.
Hochman emphasized the importance of accuracy when a case receives significant attention.
Earlier this month, Hochman, a Republican, won the seat with 61.46% of the vote, while Democrat incumbent George Gascón received 38.54%, according to data from the Los Angeles County registrar's office. Hochman has stated that he won't be influenced by celebrity endorsements, including those from Kim Kardashian and actor Cooper Koch, who portrayed Erik Menendez in the Netflix series.
Gascón requested a judge to lower the charges against the brothers to manslaughter before leaving office, sparking speculation that it was an attempt to boost his reelection prospects.
Despite some superfans' hope that the brothers would be released after filing a habeas corpus petition in May and a hearing scheduled for Thanksgiving, their resentencing hearing is set for December 11. Hochman is expected to request an extension from the judge.
The Menendez family has requested the immediate release of their brothers, bypassing the parole process. However, even if a judge grants resentencing, parole could still take a year. Additionally, Gov. Gavin Newsom has the power to prevent their release.
Justice and fairness are what matter, not treating anyone differently because of their celebrity status.
The brothers confessed to murdering their parents, citing years of sexual abuse by their father as the reason for their actions. However, prosecutors contended that this was not the case, arguing that the brothers committed the crime for financial gain.
In the aftermath of the murders, the brothers went on a $700,000 spending spree, which included Porsche vehicles and Rolex watches. The jury found them guilty and sentenced them to life without parole. Despite being originally housed in different prisons, the brothers were reunited in San Diego in 2018.
On Dec. 2, Los Angeles County DA will officially be assumed by Hochman.
He did not immediately respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.
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