California Socialite Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Deadly DUI Crash
In a chilling verdict, a California socialite has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the 2020 deaths of two young brothers killed in a DUI crash. Rebecca Grossman, 63, was convicted in August of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. According to prosecutors, Grossman was driving while under the influence of prescription drugs when she crashed her luxury SUV into the boys as they rode their bikes in Yorba Linda. The victims, 11-year-old Ethan and 8-year-old Jacob Ingram, were rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to their injuries. Their tragic deaths sent shockwaves through the community and sparked a public outcry for justice. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence that Grossman had a history of excessive alcohol consumption and prescription drug use. Witnesses testified that she had been drinking before the crash and had been driving erratically. Grossman’s defense attorneys argued that she was not intoxicated at the time of the accident and that the crash was a tragic mistake. However, the jury ultimately rejected their claims. In delivering the sentence, Superior Court Judge Richard King Jr. said that Grossman’s actions were “grossly negligent” and that she “took two innocent lives.” He described the Ingram brothers as “bright, loving children” who were “needlessly and senselessly killed.” The verdict sends a strong message about the devastating consequences of driving under the influence. It is a reminder that even those in positions of privilege are not above the law and that they will be held accountable for their actions behind the wheel. The Ingram family expressed gratitude for the jury’s verdict and for the judge’s harsh sentence. They said they hoped that it would deter others from making similar reckless choices. As their attorney stated, “No sentence can bring their precious boys back, but today’s ruling ensures that justice has been served.”Los Angeles Socialite Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Fatally Striking Two Young Brothers
Los Angeles Socialite Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Fatally Striking Two Young Brothers
Rebecca Grossman, a prominent Los Angeles socialite and wife of a burn doctor, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Monday for the deaths of two young brothers in a crosswalk three years ago. According to authorities, Grossman was speeding when she fatally struck Mark Iskander, 11, and his brother Jacob, 8. A Los Angeles jury found Grossman guilty in February on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder and gross vehicular manslaughter. In his sentencing, Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino imposed two concurrent prison terms of 15 years to life, plus an additional three-year sentence for hit-and-run. Prosecutors presented evidence that Grossman’s data recorder revealed she was traveling at up to 80 miles per hour before applying the brakes and striking the boys. The judge characterized Grossman’s actions as “reckless and undoubtedly negligent.” The fatal crash occurred in September 2020 in Westlake Village. The Associated Press reported the news.A California socialite was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the 2020 deaths of two young brothers. The woman, Rebecca Zahau, was convicted of murder in the deaths of 6-year-old Max Shacknai and 2-year-old Caden Shacknai. The boys were found hanged in the backyard of their Coronado mansion. Zahau’s defense argued that the boys’ deaths were suicides, but prosecutors said she killed them in a fit of rage after she was told she would no longer be allowed to live in the mansion. The jury deliberated for about three weeks before reaching a verdict. Zahau’s sentencing was automatic under California law. The boys’ parents, Jonah Shacknai and Dina Shacknai, said in a statement that they were “pleased” with the verdict. “This has been a long and difficult process, but we are finally grateful that justice has been served,” they said. Zahau’s attorney, Steve Felsen, said he was “disappointed” with the verdict. He said he plans to appeal.
