Gov. Newsom defers clemency decision on Menendez Brothers case Gov. Newsom defers clemency decision on Menendez Brothers case 00:26 California Gov. Gavin Newsom will defer his decision on the Menendez brothers’ clemency petition to allow for incoming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman to review the case, his office announced Monday. “The Governor respects the role of the District Attorney in ensuring justice is served and recognizes that voters