LOS ANGELES — The district attorney of Los Angeles County said Monday that he does not support the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez because the brothers have repeatedly lied about why they killed their parents at their Beverly Hills home in 1989.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters his decision hinged on whether the brothers had taken “complete responsibility” for lies told as the case unfolded, including their original claim that they did not kill their parents. He said their repeated argument that they shot their parents in self-defense does not match the facts of the case that show their premeditated plan.
“They have lied to everyone for the last 30 years,” Hochman said.
The county’s top prosecutor said he would support resentencing in the future if the brothers come clean with all parties involved. He acknowledged that the siblings have taken positive steps toward rehabilitation, including earning advanced degrees and repeatedly scoring low on inmate risk assessments.
A resentencing hearing initiated by a court has been scheduled for later in March.
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