GUILTY CA - Mark & Jacob Iskander, 11 and 9, Killed by Drunk Socialite Rebecca Grossman in Veh vs Ped Hit & Run - Los Angeles, 2020 *GUILTY on all counts*

[ElizB]

I don't know. I posted earlier about a "socialite" who killed my friend. I believe that she was impaired. But, she immediately got a lawyer, and went a different route, she took a plea deal, no jail, no prison.

She did not drive off though, and took responsibility, which, I suppose shows some character. Although, she blamed the road, sun, every thing else.

So, if RG had taken responsibility, I think that she probably would have had to go to jail or prison. The evidence of her drinking immediately prior to the crash wasn't going to go away. I think a demonstration of contrition would have gone a long way in reducing her sentence though.

The absolute denial, is off putting. Two children are dead. She has still not admitted her responsibility in this tragedy. It has just been denial, blame, and avoidance.

I read her letter, and it doesn't seem to make sense to me. She says she is "sorry", but at the same time, goes on about herself. And her religion, which seems extremely self serving to me.

RG goes around and around, but not one time does she actually take responsibility for driving too fast, driving after drinking, hitting two bodies, and keep going. Not once. Letter fail.

I’m very sorry for your loss.

I agree taking responsibility early on could have resulted in a lighter sentence. Instead, she’s dragged this out and made it harder on everyone involved.

I think the letter to the Iskander family is harassment. RG is such a toxic person. She has no shame.

 

[Herat]

I’m very sorry for your loss.

I agree taking responsibility early on could have resulted in a lighter sentence. Instead, she’s dragged this out and made it harder on everyone involved.

I think the letter to the Iskander family is harassment. RG is such a toxic person. She has no shame.

I agree.

She cannot fake contrition or kindness. It all comes across as harassment.

Really makes you wonder what she was doing with the Burn Foundation other than assuring their foundation was making money and making herself look like a great humanitarian, when it was all a fame and visibility game for her.

 

[mickey2942]

@ElizB Thank you, it was many years ago, which is part of why I am so passionate about volunteering at Triathlons, marathons, so that the bikers and runners are safe on the course.

We were college friends, I can't imagine the pain her family feels though, same as the Iskander family. RG going to prison isn't going to change anything, but at least it will be some justice for Mark and Jacob Iskander.

This case also serves as a reminder for all of us, that driving a five ton vehicle around, isn't a game. It really is a heavy responsibility to ensure that you are following rules, driving with caution and care. Letting places be safe for pedestrians as well as other drivers.

RG didn't do any of that.

 

[whitelilac]

VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Prosecutors are asking a judge to impose the maximum 34-year-to-life term on Rebecca Grossman for a crash that killed two young boys in Westlake Village, while defense attorneys are urging a sentence of either probation or the lower state prison term of just over 12 years for the co- founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation.

DA wants Rebecca Grossman sentenced to 34 years to life in deadly Westlake Village crash

Prosecutors are asking a judge to impose the maximum 34-year-to-life term on Rebecca Grossman for a crash that killed two young boys in Westlake Village.

abc7.com

 

[Cool Cats]

I agree.

She cannot fake contrition or kindness. It all comes across as harassment.

Really makes you wonder what she was doing with the Burn Foundation other than assuring their foundation was making money and making herself look like a great humanitarian, when it was all a fame and visibility game for her.

What is this about her letter.....
Sent to the family?
Harassing?

 

[mickey2942]

 

[mickey2942]

Every time I see more pictures and videos, it is just so heart breaking.

 

[mickey2942]

This article is an interesting read. What will the judge decide? Two consecutive sentences for murder? RG was convicted of "2nd degree murder", so that is at least 15 years.

I don't see how the judge can change that. The article states that the judge can "suspend" the murder sentences. Seriously?! Then why bother with a jury? And a trial? When a judge can just ignore it, and do whatever?!

DA wants unremorseful Grossman in prison for life

While Rebecca Grossman’s lawyers seek limited prison time for their client, prosecutors are pushing for the maximum punishment, 34 years to life, in the fatal 2020 crash involving two young Westlake Village victims. A June 10 sentencing is set in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Grossman, 60...

www.theacorn.com

 

[Herat]

Today is Sentencing Day for Rebecca Grossman.

She would appear to be eligible for a sentence of up to 34 years in prison, with a minimum of 15 years for the charges she was convicted of.

I think "suspending" her sentence would be an outrage to the family of the two murdered boys and to the justice system, itself.

 

[BrownRice]

Today is Sentencing Day for Rebecca Grossman.

She would appear to be eligible for a sentence of up to 34 years in prison, with a minimum of 15 years for the charges she was convicted of.

I think "suspending" her sentence would be an outrage to the family of the two murdered boys and to the justice system, itself.

What time is sentencing?

 

[mickey2942]

What time is sentencing?

The hearing is today, at 8:30. PDT. But there are a lot of victim statements, statements for RG.

I really don't understand RG, on one hand she denies everything. Then, she says she "wished it had never happened". Her attorneys use the term, "tragic accident". And they seem to acknowledge that RG should go to prison, but at the same time, they want the murder convictions to be set aside.

Well. The judge gets to make the decision today, and given the community support for the Iskander family, let's hope he does the right thing.

 

[whitelilac]

In a typed letter to the judge, Grossman wrote, "... I am not a murderer, and I ask you to recognize that true fact. My pain, my recognition of the pain the Iskanders suffer, and the pain I watch my family endure, are punishments that I already suffer and will for the rest of my life. Please consider this suffering when you consider what more punishment to impose on me in this case."

My my, me me, I've suffered enough.

Sentencing set for socialite Rebecca Grossman in Westlake Village crash that killed 2 boys

Sentencing is set Monday for socialite Rebecca Grossman, who wrote that she is "not a murderer" despite her conviction on second-degree murder and other charges stemming from a crash that killed two young boys in Westlake Village.

abc7.com

 

[Herat]

In a typed letter to the judge, Grossman wrote, "... I am not a murderer, and I ask you to recognize that true fact. My pain, my recognition of the pain the Iskanders suffer, and the pain I watch my family endure, are punishments that I already suffer and will for the rest of my life. Please consider this suffering when you consider what more punishment to impose on me in this case."

My my, me me, I've suffered enough.

Sentencing set for socialite Rebecca Grossman in Westlake Village crash that killed 2 boys

Sentencing is set Monday for socialite Rebecca Grossman, who wrote that she is "not a murderer" despite her conviction on second-degree murder and other charges stemming from a crash that killed two young boys in Westlake Village.

abc7.com

Lord Almighty, what a terrible statement.

Never start a defendant plea with "MY pain" before the pain of the VICTIMS. Duh.

And the unpleasant and awkward phrasing " my recognition of the pain the Iskanders suffer" is really a distancing, conditional comment. She recognizes their pain, but does not directly admit to causing it.

But she is not SORRY for their loss, she is sorry for HER PAIN.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

This was on Thursday.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1798848839249797422

 

[LaborDayRN]

Does anyone know if sentencing will be televised or carried on one of the "court" youtubes?

 

[LaborDayRN]

This was on Thursday.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1798848839249797422

I imagine it won't be too long after sentencing we hear divorse papers are filed.........

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

Copy of RG's letter to judge in this tweet.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1800029268585611720

 

[Herat]

This was on Thursday.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1798848839249797422

Gawd, the Grossman's are vulgar people. Is this how she is expecting to buy her way out of a prison sentence?

Throwing money at the funeral for the two boys she killed without ever admitting her guilt or showing remorse. Even anonymously, this stinks of her husband's doing. Throwing money at suffering people to assuage their guilt.

 

[whitelilac]

Can't get it out of my head, these shouted words....haunting me.
After the guilty verdict..."How could you do this to us?"

 

[Herat]

Copy of RG's letter to judge in this tweet:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1800029268585611720

What a witch.

This is not sworn testimony she told from her own mouth in court. This is NOT what she told 12 people of a jury. In her own words, in public. She told them Scott Erickson did it. She LIED about that.

This is a (very expensive) lawyerly-advised plea to get to one person, a hopefully very sympathetic judge (who likely has an eye toward campaign contributions.)

I find this extremely cynical and self-serving. A poor drunk woman wouldn't have the advantage of the lawyerly advice and the money to throw at excuses.