Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic has denied a motion from the district attorney’s office to withdraw a previous recommendation to reduce the Menendez brothers' sentences, allowing their bid for resentencing to proceed. The brothers, incarcerated for 35 years for the 1989 murders of their parents, could become eligible for parole if the court approves the recommendation to change their sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life. District Attorney Nathan Hochman expressed concerns about whether the brothers have accepted responsibility for their crimes and emphasized the need to assess their potential risk to the community before any decision on their release.
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Two men, Giovanni Hernandez and Miguel Solorio, who were wrongfully convicted of crimes more than two decades ago have been exonerated by a judge. District Attorney George Gascón said that it is "truly devastating" when people are wrongfully convicted, and that the case is a reminder that the criminal justice system is not perfect. The District Attorney's Office is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that no innocent person is wrongfully convicted.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has accused Stephan Gevorkian, 44, of Studio City, of practicing medicine without a license on thousands of patients for several years. Gevorkian is facing five felony counts and could face up to five years in prison if convicted. The District Attorney's Office is asking anyone who may have received medical advice or treatment from Gevorkian to contact them.
Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Edward Bronstein, who died in 2020 after being restrained by multiple officers while they attempted to take a blood sample. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has stated that the officers had a legal duty to Bronstein and that their failure was criminally negligent, leading to his death. If convicted, the officers and nurse could face up to four years in prison.