Wealthy California Co-Founder of Burn Center Foundation Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Hit-and-Run Deaths
Los Angeles Socialite and Philanthropist Killed Two Brothers in 2020 Incident
Co-Founder of Burn Center Foundation Pleads for Mercy in Emotional Hearing
A wealthy California woman who co-founded a burn center foundation in the Los Angeles area was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Monday for a hit-and-run incident that killed two young brothers in 2020.
Rebecca Grossman, who co-founded the Grossman Burn Foundation, was found guilty of two counts of murder and two counts of felony hit-and-run in the deaths of 8-year-old Jacob Iskander and 11-year-old Mark Iskander. The boys were struck and killed by Grossman's car as they were crossing the street in Westlake Village.
In an emotion-packed hearing, Grossman made a desperate plea for mercy before the judge sentenced her. She said she was "deeply sorry" for her actions and that she "never meant to hurt anyone."
"I know that no words can bring back those precious boys," Grossman said. "But I hope that one day, their family can find it in their hearts to forgive me."
The judge said he was "deeply troubled" by Grossman's actions and the impact they had on the victims' family and the community.
"This was a senseless crime that could have been prevented," the judge said. "Ms. Grossman made a conscious choice to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated and she must now face the consequences of her actions."
Grossman was taken into custody immediately after the sentencing. She will be eligible for parole in 15 years.
Conclusion
The sentencing of Rebecca Grossman to 15 years to life in prison sends a strong message that hitting and running never pays. Not even wealth, privilege, and philanthropy can save someone who takes innocent lives because of reckless and irresponsible actions.
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