Rebecca Grossman Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Fatal Crash Involving Two Boys
LOS ANGELES, CA — On Monday, May 20, 2024, Rebecca Grossman, a 60-year-old former socialite and co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for the deaths of two young brothers, Mark Iskander, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8. Grossman was found guilty of second-degree murder in February 2024. The incident occurred on September 29, 2020, when Grossman struck the boys with her Mercedes SUV in a Westlake Village crosswalk while driving at speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour. Authorities stated Grossman had a blood-alcohol level of 0.12 percent, exceeding the legal limit. During the emotional sentencing hearing, the judge cited Grossman’s reckless behavior and lack of remorse. The families of the victims expressed relief over the verdict, which concludes this high-profile case.