California socialite sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for 2020 hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California socialite was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life in prison for the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers in a crosswalk more than three years ago.

Authorities said Rebecca Grossman, wife of a prominent Los Angeles burn doctor, fatally struck Mark Iskander, 11, and his brother Jacob, 8, as they were speeding.

In February, a Los Angeles jury found Rebecca Grossman guilty on all counts: two counts each of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter, and one count each of misdemeanor driving. leak leading to death.

Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino sentenced her to two concurrent terms of 15 years to life, plus three years for fleeing the scene of the fatal crash that would run concurrently with the other two sentences, the Los Angeles Times.

The judge called Grossman's actions “reckless and unquestionably negligent.”

The fatal accident occurred on the evening of September 29, 2020 in Westlake Village, a city located in western Los Angeles County.

Prosecutors presented evidence that the data recorder in Grossman's white Mercedes showed she accelerated to 81 mph (130 km/h) and slammed on her brakes, slowing to 73 mph (117 km/h). h), less than two seconds before a collision which triggered its airbags. .