Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman opposed a habeas corpus petition for the Menendez brothers, arguing their changing narratives and alleged deception undermine their credibility. He emphasized that the core issue of their conviction was the murder itself, not the later claims of sexual abuse by their father. Despite their insistence on new evidence supporting abuse claims, Hochman noted past defense statements asserting such abuse cannot justify murder. Legal experts suggest options for resentencing remain open, contingent on potential demonstrations of rehabilitation.
Hochman cited a pattern of lies and deception from the Menendez brothers regarding their accounts of the killings, undermining their credibility ahead of their petition for a new trial.
The court should deny the habeas petition, focusing on the act of murder rather than the sexual abuse allegations, which do not justify the killings.
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