Appeals Court Affirms Rebecca Grossman's Murder Conviction in Westlake Village Crash A state appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of Rebecca Grossman, the co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, for the 2020 deaths of two young boys in Westlake Village. The ruling, issued by a panel of judges, confirmed the 2024 trial verdict and rejected defense claims that another driver was responsible for striking the children. Grossman, who was sentenced to 15 years to life for second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter, will continue serving her prison term following the decision. The incident occurred on September 29, 2020, when Mark Iskander, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, were struck while crossing Triunfo Canyon Road in a marked crosswalk. Sheriff’s officials stated that six family members were in the crosswalk at a three-way intersection without a stoplight. The parents reportedly reached out to protect two children as a speeding car approached, but the boys were too far into the intersection to avoid the collision. The older boy died at the scene, and the younger child succumbed to injuries at a hospital. Prosecutors argued that Grossman was traveling at 81 mph in a 45-mph zone moments before the crash, with data from her vehicle’s “black box” confirming she was moving at 73 mph at the time of impact. The trial presented evidence that she had been out for drinks with former Dodger Scott Erickson earlier that evening and continued driving for about a quarter-mile before her car stalled. During her sentencing in February 2024, Grossman claimed she never saw the children, stating, “God knows that I never saw anybody.” She told the court she would have “driven into a brick wall” rather than strike the boys.#westlake_village #triunfo_canyon_road #rebecca_grossman #grossman_burn_foundation #mark_iskander
Appeals court panel upholds Rebecca Grossman's conviction in Westlake Village crash that killed Iskander brothers A state appeals court panel ruled Tuesday that Rebecca Grossman’s conviction for the 2020 crash that killed two young brothers in Westlake Village stands. The decision reaffirmed her guilty verdict on multiple charges, including second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. Grossman, a socialite and co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after being convicted in February 2024. The incident occurred on September 29, 2020, when Grossman’s white Mercedes-Benz SUV struck 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother, Jacob, as they crossed Triunfo Canyon Road with their family. Prosecutors argued that Grossman was speeding at 81 mph in a 45-mph zone moments before the collision. Data from the vehicle’s black box indicated she was traveling at 73 mph at the time of impact. The crash killed both boys, with the older brother dying at the scene and the younger one succumbing to injuries later at a hospital. Grossman’s defense team had sought to overturn her second-degree murder conviction, claiming the trial judge failed to properly define “implied malice” for the jury. They also alleged that her then-boyfriend, Scott Erickson, had struck the boys first with his SUV, though Erickson was never called to testify. The appeals court rejected these arguments, upholding the conviction. Sheriff’s officials described the scene as a three-way intersection without a stoplight. The family of six was crossing the road in a marked crosswalk when the mother heard a speeding car approaching. Parents attempted to shield two children, but the boys were too far into the intersection when struck.#rebecca_grossman #iskander_brothers #grossman_burn_foundation #westlake_village #triunfo_canyon_road
Britney Spears Arrested in California for DUI Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday night for driving under the influence, according to law enforcement sources. The pop star was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 PM and later booked by the sheriff’s department around 3 AM. She was released from jail approximately 6 AM the following day, as noted in inmate records. The incident occurred in Westlake Village, near Spears’ home, where she was pulled over by officers. She was immediately taken to a hospital for a blood test to determine her blood alcohol content, as confirmed by multiple sources close to her. Spears did not sustain any injuries during the arrest, and the hospital visit was solely for the purpose of testing. TMZ has contacted her team for comment but has not yet received a response. This arrest follows a recent legal victory for Spears, who was granted a permanent restraining order against a Louisiana man who allegedly harassed her by appearing at her Los Angeles-area home after sharing “disturbing social media posts.” The restraining order marks a significant legal development in her ongoing efforts to protect her privacy and safety. Spears’ legal troubles are not new. In 2007, she faced misdemeanor charges and a potential jail sentence for an alleged hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles. The case was dismissed after she paid the owner of the damaged vehicle and a mistrial was declared due to a deadlocked jury in her trial for driving without a California license. Following the hit-and-run incident, Spears lost custody of her two sons with Kevin Federline amid public concerns over her alleged substance abuse and erratic behavior.#los_angeles #california_highway_patrol #britney_spears #westlake_village #ventura_county
