A lawyer representing 24 relatives of Erik and Lyle Menendez has criticized the new Los Angeles County district attorney, Nathan Hochman, for allegedly politicizing the case. The brothers were convicted of murdering their parents in 1996 and are currently up for resentencing.
The lawyer, Bryan Freedman, expressed concerns that Hochman’s actions may be motivated by politics rather than a genuine desire to review the evidence. Freedman said Hochman has already spoken with witnesses and has taken steps to separate the brothers’ resentencing cases, which could lead to Erik being released before Lyle.
Freedman also pointed out that Hochman’s initial outreach was made to the family member opposed to the release of the brothers, rather than meeting with the rest of the family members who support their immediate release. This move has sparked concerns that favors are being performed and politics is playing a role in the case.
Hochman has defended his actions, saying he plans to review all the evidence in the case and take a close look at the brothers’ rehabilitation in prison. However, Freedman remains skeptical of Hochman’s intentions, citing the lack of evidence to support the allegations of sexual abuse made by the brothers against their father.
The Menendez family members are seeking immediate release, claiming that they have witnessed significant progress in the brothers’ rehabilitation while incarcerated. The case has sparked a heated debate over the role of politics and personal bias in the justice system, with Hochman’s actions at the center of the controversy.
Source: https://abc7.com/post/menendez-brothers-attorney-bryan-freedman-fires-back-new-los-angeles-county-district-nathan-hochman/15671445