Rebecca Grossman with guest-hosts The Prosecutors podcast
Jun 25, 2024
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A respected LA woman, Rebecca Grossman, faces vehicular manslaughter charges. Guest hosts Brett and Alice from The Prosecutors podcast delve into the legal case, discussing bail, charges, public outcry, missed court appointments, implied malice vs. gross negligence, legal implications, and strategic decisions in criminal cases. The final chapter covers Grossman's sentencing to 15 years to life, raising questions about justice and intent.
Rebecca Grossman, a respected LA figure, faced consequences for fatal vehicular manslaughter involving community reactions.
Legal proceedings highlighted defense tactics questioning evidence and shifting responsibility onto former partner's actions for tragedy.
Grossman found guilty of murder, manslaughter charges, sentenced to 15 years to life, prompting mixed victim family reactions.
Deep dives
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Rebecca Grossman's Background and the Tragic Incident
Rebecca Grossman, a significant figure in Los Angeles, faced vehicular manslaughter charges for a fatal incident involving two children while speeding. Despite being a philanthropist and esteemed member of the community, her marriage had deteriorated, leading to dating former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson. The incident resulted in tragedy, and Grossman faced legal consequences for her actions.
Focus on Court Proceedings and Legal Strategies
During the trial, legal proceedings highlighted Grossman's defense tactics, questioning the evidence presented and disputing the prosecution's claims of impairment and leaving the scene. The defense attempted to shift responsibility onto Scott Erickson for the accident, challenging the narrative of Grossman's actions leading to the tragedy.
Verdict and Sentencing Outcome
Following a six-week trial, Rebecca Grossman was found guilty of two counts of murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, along with a felony hit-and-run charge. The sentencing ranged from 15 years to life, with the judge ultimately sentencing her to 15 years to life concurrently for the charges. The ruling drew mixed reactions, with victim's family expressing disappointment in the sentencing outcome.
Post-Sentencing Developments
After sentencing, Rebecca Grossman's transfer to a central California prison was reported. The judge's considerations of Grossman's past philanthropic acts and community involvement influenced the sentencing decision. As Grossman serves her sentence, attention is on her actions in prison and whether she will address the victim's family with an apology, as awaited by the mother of the deceased children.
Ep 185: When one of LA's most respected Women is booked on vehicular manslaughter charges, will justice be served or will she be above the law?
This is the Rebecca Grossman story.
This week our guest hosts are Brett and Alice from the Prosecutors podcast, and as the name suggests they are prosecutors!
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Sources for Today's Episode:
Los Angeles Daily News
https://justiceformarkandjacob.com
NBC Los Angeles
Foxla.com
LA magazine
LA Times
The Acorn
Grossman Burn Foundation
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Seiler Burr
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Brett & Alice from The Prosecutors podcast
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