Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, are requesting the recusal of Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman from their resentencing case, citing bias after Hochman demoted supportive prosecutors. In opposition, Hochman argues that the recusal request is baseless, associating disagreement with bias. California's Attorney General sided with Hochman, emphasizing a lack of conflict of interest shown by the defense. Former prosecutor Laurie Levenson notes that removing an entire district attorney's office is highly unusual and typically requires significant grounds.
Hochman describes the defense's attempt to recuse him as a 'drastic and desperate step' that lacks merit, emphasizing a disagreement is not a conflict of interest.
Defense's motion argues that Hochman's bias is evident through the demotion of supportive prosecutors, while Hochman and the AG maintain the lack of demonstrated conflict.
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