The lawyer representing 24 relatives who support the immediate release of Erik and Lyle Menendez criticized the new L.A. County district attorney, saying he is politicizing the case.
The lawyer representing 24 relatives who support the immediate release of Erik and Lyle Menendez criticized the new Los Angeles County district attorney, saying he is politicizing the case."Good Morning America"
"He should use that time wisely ... meet with the family members," said Freedman. "The family members are victims. They suffered loss. They have also seen the rehabilitation. They are the best people to talk to."It all began in 1989, when Lyle, then 21, and Erik, then 18, fatally shot their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in the family's Beverly Hills home.
Last month, a judge pushed back a scheduled hearing regarding the brothers' resentencing recommendation from Dec. 11 to Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. The judge said he needs time to go through 17 boxes of files on the case and said he wanted to give Hochman ample time to get up to speed. "It tells me that there's a chance that the DA is playing politics," said Freedman. "That politics are coming into play here, and it concerns me that what's happening is there are favors being performed."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Newsom To Hold Menendez Brothers Decision For NEw Los Angeles DALiz Kreutz is an NBC News correspondent.
Read more »
Public lottery announced for seats at Menendez Brothers hearing in Los Angeles CountyCity News Service is one of the largest regional news services in the country, serving the Southern California region.
Read more »
Menendez brothers’ fate hinges on the incoming Los Angeles district attorneyPolitical News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Read more »
Menendez Brothers’ Cases Will Be Handled Separately Under New Los Angeles D.A.Many have wondered how the election of new Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman could affect the brothers' fate.
Read more »
Menendez brothers to appear in court for first time in 28 years —and possibly soon walk freeLos Angeles prosecutor seeks new sentence for Menendez brothers in 1989 murder case
Read more »
Menendez brothers prison release not looking so sure fire under new DA — family lawyerLos Angeles prosecutor seeks new sentence for Menendez brothers in 1989 murder case
Read more »