LA Court Weighs DA Hochman's Bid to Withdraw Menendez Resentencing Motion

The Los Angeles County court is set to hear a pivotal case on April 11, 2025, regarding the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have been serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents. The new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, is seeking to withdraw a previous motion supporting their resentencing, arguing that the brothers have not accepted responsibility for their actions and continue to assert false narratives about their defense. If the court allows the withdrawal, it could significantly alter the trajectory of the brothers' case, with subsequent hearings planned for April 17 and 18. Supporters of the Menendez brothers, including family members, argue that they deserve a second chance after decades in prison, citing their positive behavior while incarcerated. Hochman, however, maintains that the brothers' failure to acknowledge their guilt disqualifies them from resentencing. The case has generated public interest, fueled by a Netflix series that has revisited the details of the infamous murders.