Socialite Found Guilty On All Counts

Rebecca Grossman Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Murder of Two Brothers

Socialite Found Guilty on All Counts

WEB June 10 2024 127 PM PT

A judge on Monday sentenced Rebecca Grossman to 15 years in prison for the murders of two brothers she struck and killed while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Grossman, a co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter in 2022 after her car struck and killed Mark Iskander, 11, and his brother Jacob, 8, while they were in a crosswalk in Los Angeles.

A jury found Grossman guilty on all counts: two felony counts each of second-degree murder and gross vehicular manslaughter, and one felony count of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.

The verdict brings to a close a high-profile case that has captivated the Los Angeles community. Grossman, a prominent socialite and philanthropist, was once considered untouchable by many. However, the evidence against her was overwhelming, and the jury ultimately found her responsible for the deaths of two innocent children.

In her sentencing statement, the judge said that Grossman's actions were "reckless and unforgivable." She said that Grossman's wealth and status did not excuse her from accountability and that she must be held responsible for her crimes.

Grossman's sentence is a reminder that no one is above the law, no matter their wealth or social status. It also sends a strong message that driving under the influence of alcohol will not be tolerated and that those who choose to do so will be held accountable for their actions.