Los Angeles County’s new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, has wasted no time addressing the high-profile case of the Menendez Brothers, Erik and Lyle. Speaking to TMZ after being sworn in by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hochman emphasized his commitment to treating the Menendez case like any other, despite its widespread public interest. He acknowledged the media attention the case garners and explained that it can be beneficial by drawing attention to broader issues in criminal justice and reform.
Hochman also discussed the potential impact of new evidence in the case, such as claims of abuse suffered by the brothers, which could influence his perspective on how to handle the case moving forward. He noted that this case might have implications for many other less-publicized cases. As for the next steps, Hochman expressed his commitment to carefully weighing decisions from his office and shared his expectation on when the case would proceed.