DA Opposes Menendez Brothers’ Petition for New Trial, Citing Lack of Credibility

The Los Angeles County district attorney said the new evidence was insufficient and cited a pattern of deception by the brothers.

Lyle (L) and Erik Menendez sit with defense attorney Leslie Abramson during a municipal court hearing in the Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles on Nov. 26, 1990. Nick Ut/AP Photo

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has asked a court to deny a petition for a new trial filed by Lyle and Erik Menendez, arguing that the new evidence presented lacks credibility due to a history of deception by the brothers.

At a Feb. 21 press conference, Hochman detailed why he believes the petition, which seeks to vacate the brothers’ convictions, should be rejected.