Rebecca Grossman sentencing hearing begins today; here are the top 5 things you need to know.
- The sentencing for Rebecca Grossman, convicted of second-degree murder in the deaths of two brothers, Mark and Jacob Iskander, begins today, with the prosecution seeking a 15-years-to-life sentence for each count.
- Grossman, a 60-year-old socialite and co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was found guilty of driving her Mercedes SUV at speeds over 80 mph in a residential neighborhood and striking the children in a crosswalk in Westlake Village, California, in 2020.
- The defense has requested probation or a reduced sentence, citing Grossman's lack of prior criminal record, charitable work, and claims of a traumatic childhood, though prosecutors argue her actions showed extreme recklessness.
- Victim impact statements from the Iskander family are expected to be emotional, as the boys' mother, Nancy Iskander, has spoken publicly about their ongoing grief, stating the crash "shattered our family forever."
- The case has garnered national attention, highlighting issues of reckless driving and privilege, with social media trends focusing on Grossman's controversial statements, such as her claim she "blacked out" and testimony about her affair with a former Dodgers pitcher.