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California Socialite Rebecca Grossman Sentenced to 15 Years for Tragic Hit-and-Run Incident

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Breaking news: California socialite Rebecca Grossman receives a 15-year prison sentence for a heartbreaking hit-and-run that shocked the nation. Read more!

California socialite Rebecca Grossman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the tragic deaths of two young boys she struck with her speeding SUV. The incident, which occurred in 2020, involved Grossman hitting Mark Iskander, 11, and his brother Jacob, 8, as they crossed the street. The court found Grossman guilty of second-degree murder for the fatal hit-and-run that devastated the Iskander family and the community.

Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, faced emotional statements from the victims' mother during the sentencing. The mother vividly recalled the heart-wrenching moment when she locked eyes with Grossman, accusing her of knowingly causing the death of her children. This powerful interaction further emphasized the gravity of Grossman's actions and the impact they had on the victims' loved ones.

In a shocking turn of events, the socialite, known for her philanthropic work, will begin serving her 15-year to life sentence, marking a drastic shift from her previous high-profile lifestyle. The sentencing serves as a reminder of the consequences of reckless driving and the importance of road safety for all pedestrians.

Despite her affluent background and connections, Rebecca Grossman's legal battle ended with a significant penalty for the lives she took. The case highlights the accountability even public figures must face in the eyes of the law, regardless of their social status. The tragic incident involving the Iskander brothers has sparked discussions on the need for stricter traffic regulations and increased awareness of pedestrian safety in communities nationwide.

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Rebecca Grossman gets 15 years for murder of boys killed in ... (Los Angeles Times)

Rebecca Grossman is sentenced to 15 years in prison for the deaths of two boys she struck in her speeding SUV as they crossed the street.

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Rebecca Grossman to serve 15 years to life for running down 2 ... (LA Daily News)

"You looked me in the eye. You knew they were dying": Victims' mother recounts seeing the woman convicted of killing her children on the night of the ...

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California socialite Rebecca Grossman sentenced to 15 to life for ... (NBC News)

Grossman, who co-founded the Grossman Burn Foundation, killed Mark Iskander, 11, and brother Jacob, 8, in a speeding car in 2020. Rebecca Grossman verdict.

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Socialite gets 15 years to life for L.A. hit-and-run that killed 2 boys (The Washington Post)

Grossman Burn Foundation co-founder Rebecca Grossman struck Jacob Iskander, 8, and his brother Mark, 11, with her car in a Los Angeles crosswalk.

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California socialite gets 15 to life for 2020 hit-and-run deaths of two ... (USA TODAY)

Rebecca Grossman, 60, was sentenced to 15 years to life Monday for the hit-and-run killings of two young brothers, Mark and Jacob Iskander, in 2020.

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Burn foundation co-founder Rebecca Grossman sentenced to prison ... (NBC Southern California)

Grossman Burn Foundation co-founder Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison Monday for her conviction on second-degree murder and other ...

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California Socialite Rebecca Grossman Sentenced to 15 years to ... (TIME)

Authorities said Rebecca Grossman, wife of a Los Angeles doctor, fatally struck Mark Iskander, 11, and brother Jacob, 8, while speeding.

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Rebecca Grossman Is Sentenced for Hit-and-Run Murder of 2 Boys (The New York Times)

Prosecutors said Rebecca Grossman was driving a sport utility vehicle at more than 80 miles an hour just before she struck and killed Mark Iskander, 11, ...

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Rebecca Grossman never apologized, the mother of fatal crash ... (NBC Southern California)

In a first sit-down interview since Rebecca Grossman's sentencing, the mother of the two boys Grossman was convicted of killing, said the murder sentence ...

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Rebecca Grossman's murder sentence disgusts mother of dead boys (Los Angeles Times)

Rebecca Grossman got 15 years to life in prison for the murders of Mark and Jacob Iskander, whom she struck and killed as they crossed the street in 2020.

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Socialite sentenced 15 years to life for fatal hit-and-run of 2 boys in ... (Globalnews.ca)

The brothers, eight and 11 years old, were killed when they were struck by Rebecca Grossman's speeding vehicle at a crosswalk.

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