() Cousins of the Menendez brothers swiftly criticized Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s position after he announced his opposition to Erik and Lyle’s resentencing.

Hochman said Monday that the brothers still lack “acceptance of responsibility for their murderous actions” in the 1989 killing of their parents.

“It made very clear to us when we met with the past administration’s resentencing team that resentencing was about rehabilitation and life post-conviction,” said Anamaria Baralt, Jose Menendez’s niece. on ‘s “Banfield.” “This constant replaying of the original crime and this laundry list of quote-unquote lies that were addressed during cross-examination, I’m not sure why he thinks this is relevant.”

Tamara Goodell, another cousin, expressed frustration that Hochman is “so focused on the past” and “has not demonstrated any understanding of what their activities and their work has been since they have been incarcerated.”

The cousins also revealed they’ve filed a complaint with the attorney general alleging Hochman violated Marsy’s Law by not notifying them as victims’ family members before holding his news conference.

Baralt questioned whom Hochman was serving with his decision: “The victim’s family. That’s us. We’re here today talking to you about how we want them out. He’s not serving us.”

Menendez brothers haven’t admitted to 16 lies: LA district attorney

The attorney said the brothers have acknowledged only four of 20 alleged lies about the crime, including their initial claim that they had just discovered their parents’ bodies when calling 911 and suggesting the Mafia was responsible for the murders.

“We pointed out the fact that they had engaged in premeditated and deliberate acts, everything from purchasing shotguns two days before by driving all the way to San Diego, 120 miles from L.A., using fake IDs and a fake address,” Hochman said Monday on ‘s “Banfield.”

The district attorney said he would consider supporting resentencing if the brothers “unequivocally, sincerely and fully accept complete responsibility for all their criminal actions,” though he stopped short of guaranteeing support even if they met his conditions.

The Menendez brothers case

The brothers, who were convicted of killing their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home, have maintained they acted in self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father.

They are scheduled to appear before a judge March 20 for a resentencing hearing that remains on the calendar despite Hochman’s opposition.

The district attorney’s announcement comes as all surviving members of the Menendez family now support the brothers’ release, following the recent death of Kitty’s brother Milton, described as “the last family member who was going to be actively fighting against the release.”