• Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman opposes resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, citing lack of accountability.
• The previous request for resentencing by former DA George Gascón would have made the brothers eligible for parole.
• The upcoming resentencing hearing is scheduled for March 20 and 21, with Hochman prepared to withdraw Gascón's motion.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Monday he opposes the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, notorious for the 1989 murders of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. Hochman plans to withdraw the resentencing request previously sought by former District Attorney George Gascón, which would have reduced the brothers' life sentences to 50 years, allowing potential parole eligibility. In a press conference, Hochman emphasized that the brothers have not demonstrated sufficient insight into their actions or taken full responsibility for the killings.

Hochman stated, “We are asking the court to withdraw the previous district attorney’s motion for resentencing because we believe the interests of justice justify that withdrawal.” He described the brothers' claims of self-defense as a "fabrication" and outlined an extensive history of misleading statements made by Lyle and Erik, suggesting that their narrative has been "a litany of lies." According to Hochman, the brothers demonstrated premeditation in the murders, as they bought shotguns days prior and planned an alibi for that night.

The resentencing hearing is set for March 20 and 21, as Hochman prepares to argue against the motion for a reduced sentence. The brothers are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole, having been convicted in 1996. Their defense has long relied on claims of suffering sexual abuse from their father, with their actions presented as a defense against potential threats posed by their parents. However, Hochman contended that the lack of corroborative evidence regarding these claims casts doubt on their validity.

Hochman pointed out that the brothers have not fully acknowledged their past lies and urged the need for them to “come clean.” He warned that without such acknowledgment, the District Attorney's position on their resentencing is unlikely to change. The previous administration under Gascón had advocated for the brothers' resentencing based on their potential for rehabilitation, citing their behavior in prison as exemplary.

In the backdrop of the legal proceedings, public interest in the Menendez brothers’ case has been reignited following the release of a Netflix anthology series titled “Monsters,” which spotlighted the complexities of the story that has fascinated audiences for decades. As Hochman continues to reassess the case and engage with family members, the fate of Lyle and Erik Menendez now rests in the court's hands after more than 35 years behind bars.

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