The DA’s Office has provided a video to educate the public on the anatomy of the Menendez case, offering insight into how the criminal justice system operates
LOS ANGELES — District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that his office has filed an informal response to the habeas petition submitted by Lyle and Erik Menendez in May 2023. The filing was made pursuant to a court order in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
In addition to the court filing, the District Attorney’s Office has provided an educational resource for the public. A link to an informational video discussing the Menendez case from a procedural perspective has been made available on the DA’s website with links below. The video aims to provide insight into the workings of the criminal justice system, using the Menendez case as a framework to explain legal proceedings.
“I want to thank the dedicated attorneys and staff in my office particularly Assistant Head Deputy Habib Balian; and Deputy District Attorneys Seth Carmack and Ethan Milius for their diligent work on this case,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Transparency and public education are essential to ensuring confidence in our justice system, and I encourage the public to utilize these resources to better understand the legal process.”
