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California Court Upholds 15-Year Sentence for Grossman’s Fatal Hit-and-Run

4/16/2026

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A California appeals court denied Rebecca Grossman, the defendant, an appeal to overturn her conviction and the 15-year-to-life sentence for the 2020 hit-and-run that killed Nancy Iskander's sons, Mark and Jacob, in a marked crosswalk.
Rebecca Grossman requested a prison visit to discuss her situation.
Nancy Iskander expressed disbelief and said she would trade places with Grossman to have her sons back, highlighting the contrast with Grossman's privileged lifestyle.

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A California appeals court denied Rebecca Grossman, the defendant, an appeal to overturn her conviction and the 15-year-to-life sentence for the 2020 hit-and-run that killed Nancy Iskander's sons, Mark and Jacob, in a marked crosswalk.
Rebecca Grossman requested a prison visit to discuss her situation.
Nancy Iskander expressed disbelief and said she would trade places with Grossman to have her sons back, highlighting the contrast with Grossman's privileged lifestyle.