Los Angeles, CA – After a tense courtroom trial that drew international attention, Rebecca Grossman was found guilty on Friday in the tragic deaths of two young brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander. The jury, consisting of nine men and three women, convicted Grossman on two counts of murder, two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, and one count of hit and run for the incident that occurred in Westlake Village in 2020.
The verdict, which could lead to a sentence of 34 years to life in prison, was met with mixed emotions from the families involved. Nancy Iskander, the boys’ mother, expressed that her family has been waiting for justice for three and a half years, giving glory to God for the outcome.
Despite the guilty verdict, Grossman’s lead attorney, Tony Buzbee, vowed to appeal the decision. Throughout the trial, emotions ran high as family members reacted to the verdict, with Grossman’s daughter crying out and the defendant herself showing visible distress.
The prosecution alleged that Grossman, who had been drinking with former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson before the incident, showed conscious disregard for human life by racing her car through a suburban street with pedestrian traffic. However, the defense argued that Erickson was initially responsible for the crash, not Grossman.
During the trial, Nancy Iskander recounted the harrowing events of that fateful day, testifying that she saw a black SUV speeding toward the intersection followed closely by Grossman’s white Mercedes. The impact resulted in the tragic loss of her two oldest sons, Mark and Jacob.
Following the verdict, Karim Iskander, the boys’ father, expressed gratitude to the jury for not being swayed by distractions or conspiracy theories. He thanked the prosecutors for their hard work and dedication to obtaining justice for the children and the community of Westlake Village.
While Nancy Iskander acknowledged that the guilty verdict brought a sense of closure, she also expressed empathy for Grossman and her family, stating that she does not harbor any hatred towards the defendant. She emphasized the importance of the healing process and trusting in the justice system for closure in the aftermath of such a devastating loss.