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Nathan Hochman, who recently triumphed over incumbent George Gascón in the Los Angeles County district attorney race, has revealed that he may seek a postponement for the hearing to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted nearly 30 years ago for the murder of their parents. In a statement to CNN, Hochman emphasized the need to meticulously familiarize himself with all aspects of the case before making any decisions.

Hochman, set to assume his role on December 2, will have a scant nine days to delve into the case details before the December 11 hearing. His review process will involve examining confidential prison files, trial transcripts, and consulting with prosecutors, law enforcement, defense counsel, and the victims' family members. "If additional time is required, I will indeed seek it from the court," Hochman stated, underscoring his commitment to a comprehensive and thorough review.

Expressing his dedication to efficiency, Hochman told CNN that any request for additional time would not be frivolous. "The Menendez brothers, the victims, family members, and the public deserve a timely and meticulously considered decision," he remarked, promising a swift yet thorough examination of the case.

The reexamination was initiated by Gascón, who last month moved to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez to life in prison with parole eligibility, from their current punishment of life without parole. Gascón's request was based on new evidence of the brothers' prolonged abuse by their father, their subsequent rehabilitation over three decades, and the backing of most family members.

Gascón also urged Governor Gavin Newsom to consider clemency for the brothers, which could potentially free them before Hochman takes office. Newsom’s office has kept the clemency requests confidential, and it remains unconfirmed whether the brothers have formally requested clemency.

The Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989, have seen renewed interest in their case. Their first trial ended in mistrial due to a deadlocked jury, but in a subsequent trial with limited abuse defense evidence, they were sentenced to life in prison.

Recently, the case has gained renewed public attention with Netflix's release of "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" and a documentary featuring the brothers' perspectives on the events leading to the tragic incident.