To the editor: While prosecutors asked for a sentence of 34 years to life in prison, Rebecca Grossman received only 15 years to life in prison for hitting and killing two children in a Westlake Village crosswalk in September 2020. She will be eligible for parole. in about nine years, meaning he could still attend the weddings of his two teenage children.
The judge cited Grossman's lack of criminal past and his philanthropic efforts over the years to achieve a lighter sentence. Let's analyze that.
Grossman co-founded the Grossman Burn Foundation, organized benefit galas for the organization, and adopted a young burn victim from Afghanistan. All of these are, without a doubt, good works, for the privileged person who can do them. Who among us wouldn't donate more time and money if it weren't for the jobs we do to pay those pesky rent and daycare bills?
The philanthropic reasoning surrounding the judge's sentence raises the question: Would a woman convicted of the same crime, whose part-time job at Walmart prevented her from donating anything to good causes, would have received a harsher sentence?
Dana Robinson, Sherman Oaks
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To the editor: This is a story that doesn't end well for anyone. Both families will experience grief, especially the family of Mark and Jacob Iskander. Losing one child is inconceivable, but losing two children is beyond words.
It was very interesting to read that Grossman “anonymously” donated $25,000 toward the funeral expenses of those beautiful children. He is no longer so anonymous!
What did she expect? A pat on the back from her?
Diane Hunn, Camarillo
