Nathan Hochman, recently elected as the district attorney, is taking a fresh approach to the Menendez brothers' case, emphasizing a balanced stance between decarceration and mass incarceration. He aims to evaluate each brother's case separately, considering the distinct circumstances and victims involved. Hochman has initiated personnel changes in the team handling the case and is reviewing extensive confidential prison files ahead of a January 30th hearing. He stresses the importance of setting a consistent precedent for future re-sentencing cases, rather than focusing on the message it might send. Hochman's approach reflects his commitment to what he terms the 'hard middle,' rejecting extreme policies and ensuring decisions are based on facts and law.