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Appeals Court Upholds Rebecca Grossman’s Murder Convictions in 2020 Westlake Village Crash

The 2nd District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s judgment in full, keeping her 15-years-to-life sentence intact.

Overview

  • The appellate panel posted its decision on March 17, confirming the verdicts and leaving the trial court’s ruling unchanged.
  • A 2024 jury found Grossman guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, and hit-and-run in the deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander.
  • Prosecutors presented vehicle data and witness testimony indicating she was driving 73 mph in a 45-mph zone and continued about a quarter-mile before stopping when her engine stalled.
  • Defense attorney Lara Gressley had sought reversal, arguing the conduct did not meet the legal standard for murder and that evidence did not show willful flight, while highlighting questions about driver Scott Erickson, who did not testify.
  • Mark died at the scene and Jacob died at a hospital, and their mother, Nancy Iskander, said the ruling revived painful memories but brought relief that this phase has ended.