CHARLES COHEN
Oak Park, CA
• 11h •
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 – COURT UPDATE
Grossman arrives in a brown jail jumpsuit in shackles. Brown jumpsuit means she is being held at Twin Towers for “medical” reasons, NOT for high-risk inmates.
Grossman adds yet another 2 attorneys to her legal team. Lara Gresssley, who failed to show up – who certainly had time to write a blog bashing the prosecutor, and Samuel Josephs, who had James Curtis show up on his behalf. On record, Grossman had 8 attorneys of record before today. John Hobson and James Curtis were present for RG.
On 06/03/2024 – there will be a hearing for a pre-trial motion for a new trial.
Right off the bat, the judge grants continuance for sentencing until 6/10/2024. The prosecution had to interrupt to see if her could go outside and see if the date works for the VICTIMS, the Iskander family.
Before officially being admitted to the defense, Lara Gressley enlisted the services of a private investigator named "Paul Stuckey" to locate jurors and visit their residences in an attempt to make contact. Another juror came forward, so this make 4 attempts and I believe 2 or 3 successful attempts to harass jurors. However, the defense now alleges that the investigator represented himself as being affiliated with the "Grossman Family" to the jurors and attempted to engage them in conversation. This conduct is unlawful. According to the defense, contacting jurors requires prior petitioning of the court, following a clear process, and granting jurors the option to decline the release of their information. Even if these steps fail in court, jurors are not obligated to engage with anyone. They must be presented with a declaration from a court official, and the person contacting them must clearly state their representation and purpose. Despite this, jurors are not compelled to communicate with anyone. This protocol is outlined in Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 206 and 237, and it must be adhered to as it is the law.
Although the judge informed the defense that their actions were incorrect and constituted a violation of the law, no consequences were imposed. The judge's solution was for the defense to instruct everyone to destroy the jury list. However, it is doubtful that this will be carried out. Such a resolution is simply unjust and does not align with legal standards. If I were summoned as a juror in a trial presided over by Brandolino, considering these blatant breaches of juror privacy, I would unequivocally refuse to serve on that jury. The judge had assured the jurors of protection and privacy, promises that have been clearly disregarded. THE JURORS DID THEIR CIVIC DUTY AND SHOULD BE PROECTED AT ALL COSTS! Even though the judge said it was harassment, I wonder what the jurors think? Yoy have a very influencial, rich family, who’s mom/wife is convicted of murder, the judge seals your names and tells you will have privacy, and this convicted killers defense begins showing up at your doorstep. How awful! Our hearts break for them.
Few comments from the judge today:
Involving Sherry Thomas reaching out to her patient, a witness, Judge Brandolino thinks the Grossman is “naive” thinking a doctor would contact Suzy Manners, violating HIPPA. Since I am pretty sure this already happened, I truly hope Ms. Manners gets legal representation to protect herself. I'm sure many attorneys would take her case pro-bono. (not legal advice)
Concerning the disclosure of protected sealed evidence and the dissemination of muted videos displayed in court, it's yet another breach of the protective order issued in 2022. In 2022, the “boathouse” muted video was released and posted on a website full of lies, RG and AG have admitted to creating. This violation occurred not only in 2022, but also the night before the verdict. Despite Grossman being admonished about disseminating court evidence to the public once more just before the guilty verdict was delivered, she instructed her daughter and husband to release them in “full” within an HOUR of her conviction. According to Judge Brandolino, the violation of the protective order once again, was as because Grossman was “scared and naïve.”
In relation to Peter Grossman and Rebecca Grossman exerting influence on Tom Nolan, an acquaintance of Judge Brandolino, a respected attorney who frequently appeared in court with the Grossman family, the judge remarked, "I believe the defendant's actions stem from naivety." Initially, Brandolino stated he hadn't seen Nolan in years, but later clarified that he had greeted him in court on occasions.
In reference to Grossman's request for the AG to contact a defense witness, Forrester, who was under DEFENSE subpoena and they could have called him anytime, and urge him to alter his testimony, JUDGE Brandolino expressed that it's naive for the Grossman’s to believe that this witness would fabricate information or modify his statement in favor of the defense.
Concerning the request of RG to have Peter Grossman to contact Scott Erickson to lie and falsely confess on video to killing Mark and Jacob”: Brandolino says he gets Rebecca Grossman’s frustration about her conviction, “I get her sadness based on what’s happened to her,” “But I don’t think this is worthy of any action. WHAT ABOUT THE SADNESS OF THE ISKANDER FAMILY! WHAT ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENED TO THEM?? WHAT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO MARK AND JACOB???
Regarding paying someone off in jail to get Peter Grossman to be able to visit her. Judge Brandolino says to “take it up with Sheriff.”
Judge granted “a no contact order” with Iskander family, despite Grossman writing in her letter to the Iskander family that she was aware she shouldn’t contact them but proceeded to so regardless.
How could Judge Brandolino presume to understand Rebecca Grossman's naivety when she hasn't spoken in over three and a half years in court!!? He's not a therapist; he's a judge. What about the anguish felt by Nancy, Karim, and Zachary? What about the jurors' discomfort with someone showing up at their homes? What about the distress of the witnesses being targeted, harassed, and having falsehoods spread about them? How many times must the judge issue warnings regarding a protective order? Why does he prioritize Grossman's naivety over the agony of receiving a letter at the victims' home? What about the emotions of Nancy, Karim, Zachary, Violet, and all those who care and love this family? His duty is to uphold the law, not defend a convicted child killer or delve into her motivations for breaking the law. Laws are laws—uphold them.
Isn't Grossman celebrated as the "Co-Founder of the Burn Foundation," a "Philanthropist," and the owner of magazines, blogs, spas, etc.? Now, she's portraying herself as the victim
Thank you to Cliff Lim for putting together all the news links today! Each article/news clip is different so make sure you watch/see them all when you get a chance. (Copy/paste)
Our hearts need a little mending today.
Someone reminded us of this today:
Revelation 22:11 says Let the wicked still act wickedly, and the filthy still be filthy. The righteous must still do right, and the holy still be holy.”
AMEN!!
ACORN -
Grossman sentencing delayed, new trial sought
ABC7 LA -
Judge declines to revoke Rebecca Grossman's phone privileges after accusations of misconduct in jail
NBC4 LA -
Rebecca Grossman can keep jailhouse phone privileges, judge says
Yahoo (LA Times) -
Rebecca Grossman 'naive,' not conniving, with jailhouse calls; judge won't reprimand her
KCAL9 LA -
Judge allows jailhouse phone calls for Rebecca Grossman to continue, rejecting prosecution request
KTLA5 LA -
KTLA5 - 3-22-24.mp4
FOX 11 LA -
Rebecca Grossman's phone privileges will not be revoked, judge says
KNX 97.1 Radio -
KNX News Radio 3-22-24
www.nbclosangeles.com
