VAN NUYS, CA — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic has scheduled a hearing on May 9 to determine the admissibility of recently completed Comprehensive Risk Assessments concerning Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are currently undergoing resentencing proceedings.
The hearing was scheduled following a motion by the People to continue the resentencing hearing to allow the Court adequate time to obtain and review the report in full. The Court will determine whether the risk assessments may be admitted wholly or in part during further proceedings.
“The completion of the Comprehensive Risk Assessments is a significant development in this case,” District Attorney Hochman said. “It’s critical that Judge Jesic has sufficient time to thoroughly examine its findings and make an informed decision on its admissibility — before any resentencing hearing moves forward. A decision of this magnitude demands the most current and comprehensive information available. These updated Comprehensive Risk Assessments provide crucial insight into whether the inmates pose an unreasonable risk to public safety today.”
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