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Menendez Brothers Resentencing Advances Despite Troubling Findings from Risk Assessment
The journey of Lyle and Erik Menendez towards potential freedom faces a significant challenge following alarming insights revealed in their Comprehensive Risk Assessment. These findings have raised concerns about both brothers’ behavior during their time behind bars.
This critical information emerged during a court hearing on Friday, where Nathan Hochman, the Los Angeles County District Attorney, made a fervent plea to Judge Michael Jesic to reconsider the resentencing process. However, the judge determined that the new evidence presented did not warrant halting the proceedings.
Judge Jesic emphasized that there was nothing sufficiently novel in the Comprehensive Risk Assessment to justify stopping the resentencing. His ruling clears the path for Erik and Lyle Menendez to continue their efforts for a reduced sentence.
Yet, before reaching his decision, Hochman elaborated on the alarming details found in the CRA. These issues were not included in previous reports requested by former LA District Attorney George Gascon, raising red flags about the brothers’ behavior and mental state.
Significant Findings in the Risk Assessment
The Comprehensive Risk Assessment, conducted by state psychologists from the parole office, evaluates the likelihood of an individual committing violence after release. Hochman argued that both Lyle and Erik Menendez are not
