California Woman Found Guilty of Murder in Fatal Car Crash that Killed Two Young Boys
Mar 06, 08:00 PM
Rebecca Grossman, 60, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, has been convicted of murder and other charges following a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two young boys in a residential neighborhood in California.
Grossman was found guilty on two counts each of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, along with one count of hit-and-run resulting in death. The jury could have opted for lesser charges, such as vehicular manslaughter with ordinary negligence.
The victims, Jacob Iskander, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11, were struck and killed by Grossman's vehicle as they crossed the street at a marked crosswalk in their Westlake Village neighborhood on September 29, 2020.
The verdict, delivered after two days of deliberations, was met with mixed emotions in the courtroom. Nancy Iskander, the mother of the victims, expressed both grief and relief, stating that attending the court proceedings felt like reliving the funeral of her boys every day.
"This decision underscores our commitment to holding accountable those who drive with total disregard for human life," stated the district attorney's office, commending the jury for its ruling.
During the trial, it was revealed that Grossman was allegedly engaging in a high-speed race with former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson at speeds exceeding 80 mph in a 45-mph zone. Grossman reportedly continued driving after striking the children, only stopping a quarter mile away when her engine cut off.
Grossman's defense argued that she was traveling at a lower speed and that Erickson's vehicle was the first to strike the boys. However, prosecutors contended that Grossman's actions, including drinking cocktails with Erickson before the race, demonstrated a reckless disregard for human life.
As the verdict was read in court, Grossman's daughter, Alexis, expressed shock and sorrow, while her teenage brother shook visibly. Grossman's lead attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced plans to appeal the decision, citing alleged errors in the case.
The sentencing for Rebecca Grossman is scheduled for April 10, where she faces up to 34 years to life in state prison.
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Grossman was found guilty on two counts each of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, along with one count of hit-and-run resulting in death. The jury could have opted for lesser charges, such as vehicular manslaughter with ordinary negligence.
The victims, Jacob Iskander, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11, were struck and killed by Grossman's vehicle as they crossed the street at a marked crosswalk in their Westlake Village neighborhood on September 29, 2020.
The verdict, delivered after two days of deliberations, was met with mixed emotions in the courtroom. Nancy Iskander, the mother of the victims, expressed both grief and relief, stating that attending the court proceedings felt like reliving the funeral of her boys every day.
"This decision underscores our commitment to holding accountable those who drive with total disregard for human life," stated the district attorney's office, commending the jury for its ruling.
During the trial, it was revealed that Grossman was allegedly engaging in a high-speed race with former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson at speeds exceeding 80 mph in a 45-mph zone. Grossman reportedly continued driving after striking the children, only stopping a quarter mile away when her engine cut off.
Grossman's defense argued that she was traveling at a lower speed and that Erickson's vehicle was the first to strike the boys. However, prosecutors contended that Grossman's actions, including drinking cocktails with Erickson before the race, demonstrated a reckless disregard for human life.
As the verdict was read in court, Grossman's daughter, Alexis, expressed shock and sorrow, while her teenage brother shook visibly. Grossman's lead attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced plans to appeal the decision, citing alleged errors in the case.
The sentencing for Rebecca Grossman is scheduled for April 10, where she faces up to 34 years to life in state prison.
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