Rebecca Grossman Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Murder of Two Children in 2020 Crosswalk Crash
In Los Angeles County, California, on Monday, April 10, 2023, Rebecca Grossman, a 57-year-old socialite and wife of a prominent burn surgeon, was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for the murders of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander. The children were struck and killed on September 29, 2020, while crossing a street in a marked crosswalk in Westlake Village. Grossman was convicted in February 2023 of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and one count of hit-and-run resulting in death. Prosecutors argued that Grossman was driving at speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour with a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit when she struck the siblings. The victims' family, present in court, delivered emotional impact statements, with Mother Nancy Iskander reading a letter from the boys' older sister, describing the devastating impact of their deaths. The case garnered massive attention as Grossman was released on bail prior to sentencing, but will now begin serving her time immediately. The sentencing marks a conclusion to a highly publicized trial that drew intense scrutiny over wealth and justice, with the Iskander family expressing relief and hope for others who cannot access such legal resources.