She said that after looking both ways, she entered the crosswalk with Zachary on a scooter and Mark and Jacob on foot. Two petitions, claiming to have a combined total of more than 50,000 signatures, have been circulating, calling for Grossman to be locked up. Each day since Sept. 29, 2020, the day 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob were hit while crossing Triunfo Canyon Road, the deeply religious family has struggled to place meaning behind the tragedy. While they wait, Nancy Iskander said she and her husband pray every night for the boys: Mark, who wanted to be a neurosurgeon or a comedian, and Jacob, whom she described as her bodyguard.. According to the Los Angeles district attorneys office, Grossman did not pull over willingly after the collision; her Mercedes-Benz came to a halt a quarter-mile down the road only when the engine shut down on its own as a result of the frontend collision. 2/2 "She has never been in criminal trouble before, nor has she ever been arrested before. I fear someone will get hurt or killed, one email allegedly read. [emailprotected]. The Grossman Burn Foundation is the "philanthropic arm" of the Grossman Burn Centers, which were founded by Rebecca Grossman's father-in-law, according to the website. "Two young boys with an entire lifetime ahead of them.". 'I still see it every night. "This case has taken way too long. Grossman and her husband founded the Grossman Burn Foundation, a Los Angeles County-based nonprofit that provides burn prevention education and burn treatment, according to its website. Those emails allegedly included exhortations to add either a stoplight or flashing lights to the crossing, according to Buzbee. The boys' mother, Nancy Iskander was also seen wearing one of the T-shirts as she thanked the protesters for their support. } Representatives for the city of Westlake Village did not immediately respond to Law&Crimes request for comment. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { Rebecca Grossman is charged with murder in the deaths of Jacob Iskander, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11, who were killed on Sept. 29, 2020, while crossing a street in their Westlake Village neighborhood. They didnt stop at the intersection. Mark was pronounced dead at the scene. Thomas, Hill and Woolsey Wildfire Recovery Funds, Farmworker Household Assistance Program (FHAP), Act Now: Matching Dollars Available for COVID-19 Relief Funds. "This is a devastating loss for our community," State Senator Henry Stern tweeted. All witnessed by the very eyes of the ones who love them most their parents. Buzbee said that the city engineer had determined that the crossing was on a blind curve, but still the city did not take action. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Law enforcement had testified that Grossman was calculated to have been driving at 71.7 miles per hour when she hit the boys. I think its a mix of both.. pic.twitter.com/W7lCxDXt5m, Demi Moore has not left Bruce Willis's side and is doing everything to make his 'last moments happy', 'Stop it!' Ericksons attorney denies that his client was racing at the time and has said Erickson did not stop because he had already passed through the crosswalk and was unaware that Mark and Jacob had been hit. Grossman has pleaded not guilty. 'Justice must be served, regardless of Grossman's financial means, status, privilege and connections,' declared one. Marks and Jacobs family and community will continue to grieve this horrific and tragic loss for a lifetime. let gads_event; The Mark & Jacob Iskander Foundation [I]f someone gets killed I hope the family knows that this has been reported repeatedly and sues the city for negligence, said another, according to Buzbee. The eighth grader was one of many people who spoke at Thursday's vigil for Mark and Jacob Iskander, two young brothers who were fatally struck by a car on Sept. 29, 2020. The parents set up a foundation in the boysnames. 'I do apologize for the delays.'. If Grossman didn't have money and connections, she would have been in custody all this time instead of free on bailIt's time she was put behind bars, where she belongs Iskander family neighbor Julie Cohen, 'This case has taken way too long,' said the judge. The brothers were identified by friends and by the Acorn newspaper as 9-year-old Jacob Iskander and 11-year-old Mark. She accused of running over and killing two young brothers while they were in the crosswalk at a Westlake Village intersection in September 2020. When I told her it was Jacob, she said Mark was down the road, so I looked around but couldnt find him.. Grieving community members gathered at a vigil for the boys on Wednesday night. After delays , a #prelinary hearing is scheduled in the case where socialite #RebeccaGrossman is accused of racing a former #MLB pitcher before hitting two brothers in a #WestlakeVillage crosswalk. Well inside the crosswalk, which had no traffic signal or warning lights, the family had almost no time to react when they saw the two cars headed their way, Nancy Iskander said. Grossmans attorney, Richard Hutton, would not answer questions for this story but did provide the Acorn with a statement: The facts revealed from the critical accident investigation conducted over the last year in this case show that the devastating loss of the lives of Jacob and Mark Iskander was as a result of a tragic car accident near a dangerous and unlit crosswalk at night in Westlake Village, and not as a result of any intentional or criminal act. 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"Thousands of lives have been impacted by this tragedy - two, innocent and loving, young boys with their entire life ahead of them were taken away by the complete and intentional disregard for human life, gross negligence, and selfish actions of Grossman. @ScottSteepleton #acornnewspaper pic.twitter.com/f3SwFbBYn2. Cohen, a neighbor of the Iskander family in Westlake Village, added, 'If Grossman didn't have money and connections, she would have been in custody all this time instead of free on bail. on La personne qui a lanc cette ptition a dcid d'agir. Rebecca Grossman, 58, was behind the wheel of an SUV during the incident on Sept. 29, 2020, and though her defense maintains it was a tragic traffic accident, JudgeShellie Samuels said there is evidence of a hit-and-run, according to The Los Angeles Times. Rebecca Grossman in a 2014 video. The child development resource center offers these children access to fresh clothes, nutritional meals, and fun activities. She could have walked back to the scene. 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Media outlets across the globe ran stories about Grossman, calling her a socialite, and repeatedly making note of her familys wealth and status in their reports. I wish you were here to make wonderful things like you always did, the father said. Will a Hidden Hills socialite face murder trial for running over - AOL At a hearing last December, the judge also said that the victims' parents, have been enduring 'torture and heartbreak' while the case drags on. About Mark & Jacob Our Mission Updates Contact Donate. There has not been a single day in the last year since the accident that Rebecca has not thought about and prayed for Mark and Jacob and their family. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Jacob and Mark's mother Nancy Iskander testified to walking with three of her sons at the crosswalk. Lawyers for the Los Angeles woman who struck and killed two young brothers in a crosswalk as she was allegedly engaged in a race with another driver says that the citys failure to make the intersection safer is one of the primary causes of the boys deaths. The boys aspired to greatness, not for themselves, but to glorify God and help the world around them. It was not unusual for the boys to go on evening walks with their father, Karim Iskander said, but they usually stayed within the confines of their neighborhood south of Westlake Lake. Nancy Iskander testifies in Rebecca Grossman Westlake crash hearing Police claim that when the boys were hit by her car, Grossman was driving over the 45mph speed limit and may have been racing with her friend and near-neighbor, World Series-winning pitcher Scott Erickson, 54, while the two were on their way to the same house party. Mark's and Jacob's family and community . On Sep 29, 2020, the Iskander family lost their two sons, Mark (11) and Jacob (8), due to a reckless driver. Since the boys were killed a year and a half ago, Grossman has been free on bail, free to do whatever she wants, while the boys' parents are living a nightmare." Well continue to hold on to faith. She was NOT charged with DUI, despite @LHSLASD investigators saying she was under the influence at the time of the crash. "Very thankful. The parents were at there at the time, according to the sheriff's office. "I don't know if God will ever give me this understanding, but I do know that I feel so blessed to have known Mark and Jacob for the short time that I did.". Connor's mother Jenny, a close family friend of the Iskanders, spoke after her son about how their children brought the families together. CLOSE-KNITThe Iskanders in their final photo together: parents Nancy and Karim with their sons, Zachary, Jacob and Mark; and baby daughter, Violet. The victims were 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his younger brother, 8-year-old Jacob Iskander. The comments below have not been moderated, By Sheriffs deputies had previously clocked her speed as exceeding 80 miles per hour just seconds before. Nancy Iskander said she saw Grossman, accompanied by police, in the same Los Robles hospital emergency room where Jacob was taken. I dont know how far, maybe 100 yards at least. Rebecca Grossman is a good and decent person who has dedicated her entire lifeas a mother, volunteer and founder of a not-for-profit foundation to caring for others. Near the end of the vigil, the Rev. She did not come back. One boy was pronounced dead at the scene. He died at the scene. Andrea Cavallier For Dailymail.Com He wasnt driving recklessly. pg.acq.push(function() { According to its website, the Grossman Burn Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Grossman Burn Centers Inc, which treats the victims of severe burns all over the world. ', The other petition proclaimed, 'Let's push to spread awareness about this case and put Rebecca Grossman behind bars. Courtesy of the Iskander family. As reported in the media, Mark and his younger brother Jacob tragically died as a result of https://t.co/hCctyDFMGp pic.twitter.com/7lTjyCPe4l, OaksChristianSchool (@OaksChristian) October 2, 2020. Grossman has also been involved in other humanitarian causes, including the prevention of violence against women, human rights and the American Heart Association, from whom she won a 'Woman of the Year' award in 2007. ga('ads.send', { Police have claimed that Grossman was driving over the 45mph speed limit and may have been racing with her friend, World Series-winning pitcher Scott Erickson, when she ran over the boys and killed them. Grossman and her husband are the founders of the Grossman Burn Foundation, which seeks "to promote effective, sustainable partnership solutions for the comprehensive treatment, care, and support of burn survivors and their families in the United States and around the world," according to the organization's website. asked ABC7 reporter Sid Garcia. eventAction: 'load' I have people reaching out to me every day asking how they can pray for me, what they can do for me, Nancy Iskander said. The Mark & Jacob Iskander Orphanage will be a place of refuge and hope for children who would otherwise be left to fend for themselves.This project needs your critical support to meet its fundraising goals. On Sept. 29, 2020, Mark, 11, and Jacob, 8, had tried to cross Triunfo Canyon Road at Saddle Mountain Drivewhen they were hit by a passing car, killing them both. A cocktail waitress identified as a friend of Sheans reportedly said they served Grossman margaritas in the hours before the incident. We know they are not suffering. 'I heard the engines from two SUVs coming at us at insane speeds,' Iskander said. eventAction: 'click_adunit' hitType: 'event', PRECIOUS BROTHERSIt's been a year since Jacob, left, and Mark Iskander of Westlake Village were killed, and their parents and two younger siblings are still grieving and looking for answers. (Source: NBC News). Authorities investigating the crash in 2020. pg.acq.push(function() { The Iskander brothers had been walking across a crosswalk with their parents and two siblings, Zackary and Violet, when they were struck. The foundation will raise funds to support underserved children in Egypt and around the world. Mark and Jacob were deacons at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley. In the courts version of events, Grossman was playing a high-speed game of chicken with former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcherScott Ericksonwhen she reached speeds more than twice the 45-mph speed limit and struck Jacob Iskander, 8, andMark Iskander, 11, who were going over a crosswalk with family. Justice must be served, regardless of Grossman's financial means, status, privilege, and connections," reads one petition. Rebecca Grossman Charged With Murder Of Mark, Jacob Iskander | Crime News In Sheans second-hand account, the trooper said he remembered the incident after all this time because Grossman said, as Shean paraphrased it, He better hope he doesnt need to come to the Grossman Burn Center for help. Grossman co-founded the Grossman Burn Foundation with her doctor husband Peter Grossman. Grossman's sentence must be proportionate to her crime in order to prevent future similar tragedies, and endangerment of other families and young children. Marks and Jacobs family and community will continue to grieve this horrific and tragic loss for a lifetime. 'We demand that Grossman is prosecuted and sentenced to the fullest extent of the law and that she face serious consequences for her actions that took away the lives of Mark and Jacob. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ We are deeply devastated by the heartbreaking loss of Mark and Jacob Iskander. He can be reached at 805-437-0208, jeremy.childs@vcstar.com, andon Twitter @Jeremy_Childs. This is a serious case. Grossman lives in a $9.5 million, nine-bed, 12-bath mansion, in nearby Hidden Hills, on the same street as Full House actress Lori Loughlin. A heartbroken mother wept on the stand as she tearfully described how she desperately tried to wave down Rebecca Grossman just seconds before thesocialite ran over her two sons with her Mercedes during an alleged street race. },false) Allowing the court process to move forward in the proper way will be the best way to assure the truth is found.. He had nothing to do with this accident, really, he didnt, and any suggestion that he did is just false.. Its heartwarming.. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Of his younger son, Karim added, "Jacob was the coolest boy ever. ga('ads.send', { ", Rebecca Grossman was driving over 70 mph the night she hit 11-year-old Mark Iskander and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander in a Westlake Village crosswalk, according to a civil suit filed by the boys parents. } Her 5-year-old son, who survived the incident, saw paramedics perform CPR on Jacob, she said. A Change.org petition was started after the Iskander boys' deaths, demanding for Grossman to be "prosecuted and sentenced to the fullest extent of the law and that she face serious consequences for her actions that took away the lives of Mark and Jacob.". At a vigil in Three Springs Park Mark and Jacob's neighborhood playground the boys' mother, Nancy Iskander, revealed her anguish, courage and faith. Update: The Iskander family has been overwhelmed by all the love and support they have received from everyone. There were initial inaccurate and premature reports in this case, which speculated falsely about a range of allegations, including but not limited to the alleged involvement of street racing, prior traffic accidents, and prior DUIs, each of which have now been shown to be untrue. Grossman was charged in December with two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter, and one count of leaving the scene of an accident. The evidence is the defendant, after hitting the children, proceeded to the driveway, the judge said. wpeditor We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The first suit alleges that Grossman was intoxicated and driving in excess of 70 mph when she ran over Mark and Jacob. The child development resource center offers these children access to fresh clothes, nutritional meals, and fun activities. The Iskanders are seeking unknown punitive damages.https://t.co/LekLbeE2wj pic.twitter.com/hDJidwO5cU. "Mark and Jacob positively impacted many people who knew them," Gorgy said, gesturing to the crowd gathered to honor the boys. Crash that Killed Pregnant Mom, 4 Others Was Involved in 13 Prior Wrecks: Prosecutors. ga('ads.send', { They used photos of her at various events in lieu of her mugshot. "I'm on my feet.". Karim Iskander said he wishes he could tell the boys how much he misses them. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ ga('ads.send', { 10:05 EDT 26 Apr 2022 L.A. County Sheriffs investigatorScott Sheantook the stand, telling the court that a trooper said Grossman was clocked driving 92 mph. Woman Allegedly Used Social Media to Find and Kill Doppelgnger So She Could Fake Her Own Death, Nurse Charged with 6 Counts of Murder in L.A. We can't keep continuing this. I was very proud of them," Karim said. The outrage comes after the court proceedings kept getting delayed and Grossman's lack of attendance at several hearings. Mark Iskander, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, were killed in September when Rebecca Grossman allegedly struck them with her car and drove away while driving drunk. Ferez-vous la mme chose? Sign up to receive news and updates about all of the good that your support makes possible! The Mark and Jacob Iskander Foundation, administered by the Ventura County Community Foundation (which oversaw the Borderline fund), provides support to underserved children. Mark's arm was broken and he had "blood coming out his mouth," she said. Socialite ran over Iskander kids in 2020, A small crowd has gathered at the Van Nuys courthouse where a hearing is set for Rebecca Grossman. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), A civil suit filed in January 2021 against Grossman, 58, and Erickson, 53and a second one naming the state of California, its Department of Transportation, Los Angeles County, and the City of Westlake Village for unsafe crosswalk construction are also working their way through the courts. For more information on the foundation, go online to markandjacobfoundation.org. After Monday's hearing, Grossman, left court hand in hand with her husband. And saw that he was in very bad shape.. "Please God, I ask that everyone who sees me on my feet, that they also know that whatever they struggle with in life, they too will be OK," Iskander said. With the sun lowering in the distance, the Iskander family lifted the cover off the boxes and two dozen doves flew into the air, disappearing into the sunset. He stands tall, he speaks with confidence. Hes charged with one count of reckless driving. The Mark and Jacob Iskander Foundation Fund is held with the Ventura County Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity, Federal Tax ID number: 77-0165029. The protestors believe Grossman's wealth and connections have successfully managed to keep her out of jail. Everything to Know About Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Shooting Charges, and What Happens Next? The Mark & Jacob Iskander Foundation helps fund a child development resource center in Egypt where these kids can take a break from the harsh reality of their lives. Iskander was horrified to find Jacob lying in the roadway 'as if he was sleeping,' and her other son Mark had been on the hood of Grossman's vehicle, which kept going after the crash. He has pleaded not guilty. AttorneyMark Werksmandenied that his client witnessed the crash or played a role in it. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. Grossman's bail was set at $2 million and she's due in court Oct. 21. But Samuels reasoned that Grossman was trying to flee, based on the defendant trying to start the ignition 14 times after she finally stopped. It is unfathomable to me how the State thinks it can prosecute someone while it is at the same time being sued for recklessness, and negligence for the very same incident.. The Mark & Jacob Iskander Foundation helps fund a child development resource center in Egypt where these kids can take a break from the harsh reality of their lives. Mark was thrown 254 feet. Attorneys for Rebecca Grossman, accused of vehicular manslaughter in the deaths of brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, filed a motion used when a defendant alleges an officer used excessive force or lied about the events surrounding an arrest. The family is suffering. }); The vehicles driver, 57-year-old, Rebecca Grossman, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, racing, and fleeing the scene of the crime. ga('ads.send', { document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ All witnessed by the very eyes of the ones who love them most their parents. Shean testified that Grossmans blood alcohol level was at the legal limit of 0.08 percent. Over 18 months after a hit-and-run crash killed her 11-year-old son Mark and 8-year-old son Jacob, Iskander appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on . Brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, were walking with their parents and siblings in Westlake Village, California, in September 2020 when they were struck and killed The Iskander. We are excited about keeping you updated! }); The Grossman Burn Foundation did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. The trooper warned her she might kill someone. The vehicle's driver, 57-year-old, Rebecca Grossman, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, racing, and fleeing the scene of the crime. Courtesy of the Iskander family. Deputies arriving at the intersection told the Iskanders the person who had hit their sons escaped, but they were trying their best to find them, the couple said. },false) 10:21 EDT 26 Apr 2022. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); On Sept. 29, 2020, Mark, 11, and Jacob, 8, had tried to cross Triunfo Canyon Road at Saddle Mountain Drive when they were hit by a passing car, killing them both. It's time she was put behind bars, where she belongs. The child development resource center offers these children access to fresh clothes, nutritional meals, and fun activities. We are one of the worlds fastest growing Crash that Killed Pregnant Mother, Her Son & 4 Others, Man Arrested for Allegedly Running Over and Killing Pastor Delivering Toys to Shelter for Christmas, Cousin of Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Dies from Cardiac Arrest After Being Tased by Los Angeles Police, Suspect in L.A. },false) Jacob and Mark were both hit by the Mercedes. Mark was allegedly carried 100ft on the hood of Grossman's car before she braked, at which point he fell off the car and she ran him over again as she fled the scene, say prosecutors. hitType: 'event', The orphanage will be in Mark and She was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and DUI after her front-end-damaged car broke down a quarter mile from the crash site. Brothers Mark Iskander, Jacob Iskander killed by drunk driver She has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The children were crossing a street in Westlake Village when they were hit by a driver just after 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. It haunts me every night,' Iskander said, once again having to relive the nightmare of losing her children. Support for the Iskander Family - GoFundMe I learned from them more.". pic.twitter.com/SlLiwtFiRt. The driver, Rebecca Grossman,. The 58-year-old showed up in court on Wednesday, March 9, while people expressed outrage over her being on bail since two days after the crime she committed and the slow pace of the proceedings. The driver that hit the boys was nowhere to be seen. We expect that the evidence in court will show there is insufficient justification for murder charges in this case. She faces two counts of vehicular manslaughter and a fifth felony count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death but remains free on a $2 million bail. Copyright 2000-2023 J.Bee NP Publishing, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The two friends had been drinking together at a local restaurant before the crash, according to a civil lawsuit. Mark died at the scene and Jacob a few hours later in the hospital. On September 29, 2020, Mark and Jacob Iskander were hit and killed by a vehicle in their Southern California neighborhood while on a walk with their family.
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