After a lengthy trial, Los Angeles socialite Rebecca Grossman has been found guilty of murder in the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers, Mark and Jacob Iskander. The tragic incident occurred in 2020 when Grossman fatally struck the boys while speeding in Westlake Village. The jury convicted Grossman on two counts of second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter, and hit-and-run driving resulting in death. She faces a sentence of 34 years to life in prison. The boys' mother, Nancy Iskander, expressed relief at the verdict, stating that it felt like attending the funeral of her sons day after day during the court proceedings. Grossman's husband, Dr. Peter Grossman, testified that he and his wife were separated at the time of the crash, living separate lives while dating other people. Grossman's defense attorney, Tony Buzbee, attempted to shift blame to former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson, claiming his vehicle struck the boys first. However, the prosecution argued that Grossman was driving at speeds of up to 81 mph and was legally drunk at the time of the collision. The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict, bringing closure to the Iskander family after a long and painful legal battle.
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