LA District Attorney Responds After Judge Denies New Trial for Menendez Brothers

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:57:46 +0000

⁣Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman addresses the media to discuss the September 15th Superior Court decision regarding Lyle and Erik Menendez. The press conference follows Judge William C. Ryan's ruling to deny the brothers' petition for a new trial, a major development in the long-standing case.

The District Attorney explains the court's reasoning for rejecting the habeas corpus petition, which was based on purportedly new evidence. He reaffirms his office's position that the original first-degree murder convictions were just and that the new claims would not have changed the outcome of the trial. Watch the full statement for details on the ruling and the DA's stance on the case.