Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges on Friday in connection with a tragic crash in Westlake Village in 2020 that claimed the lives of two young brothers.
Following nine hours of deliberation over two days, the jury, comprised of nine men and three women, delivered their verdict, dismissing the defense's claim that Grossman's then-boyfriend, former Dodger Scott Erickson, was responsible for the fatal collision that took the lives of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother, Jacob, on September 29, 2020.
Grossman, aged 60, was convicted on two counts each of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and hit-and-run resulting in death. She faces a potential sentence of up to 34 years to life in state prison. Throughout the trial, she remained free on a $2 million bond.
Upon hearing the verdict, Grossman's daughter, Alexis, displayed visible distress in the courtroom, while the boys' mother, Nancy Iskander, spoke to the media through tears.
"We trust in the justice system," she said. "Our experience tells us that it's a system where accountability prevails, regardless of one's wealth or background. We are grateful for this verdict, and now it's time to honor Mark and Jacob's memory by doing good."
Sentencing will be April 10th.