Two prosecutors say they faced retaliation for supporting the Menendez brothers' resentencing
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LOS ANGELES — Two Los Angeles County prosecutors claimed in new legal filings that they were demoted and faced retaliation for supporting the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Two Los Angeles County prosecutors say they were demoted and retaliated against after supporting resentencing for the Menendez brothers.
Key Points:
- Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford filed government claims saying the district attorney’s office moved them out of the resentencing unit because of their work on the case.
- Theberge also claimed age and gender discrimination, saying she was treated worse than younger male coworkers.
- Lunsford said he lost supervisory duties and was moved to a lower-level job after Nathan Hochman became district attorney.
- The claims say both prosecutors suffered retaliation tied in part to their support for former district attorney George Gascón; they are seeking large damages and may later file lawsuits.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The claims may deepen distrust in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and raise concerns that politics can affect public decisions on sentencing.
Positive Impact
The case could prompt closer oversight of prosecutor conduct and office transfers, which may improve fairness for voters and taxpayers.
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One of the two prosecutors at the center of the retaliation and demotion claims.
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The office accused of transferring and demoting the prosecutors.
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One of the Menendez brothers whose resentencing support triggered the dispute.
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Former Los Angeles County district attorney whose political association is part of the retaliation claims.
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One of the Menendez brothers whose resentencing support triggered the dispute.
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