Journalist Exposes Alleged Misconduct in Rebecca Grossman Murder Case

Veteran journalist Cece Woods, editor-in-chief of the independent investigative platform The Current Report, has published a series of 15 articles casting serious doubts on the integrity of the prosecution that led to Rebecca Grossman's murder conviction. Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life for her role in a 2020 traffic collision in Los Angeles County that killed two children. Woods's reporting raises serious concerns about the conduct of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, alleging mishandled evidence, procedural unfairness, and potential political timing in the case.

The investigation identifies numerous critical questions about potentially exculpatory or contradictory testimony and missing evidence. Key issues include why prosecutors delayed filing charges until weeks after District Attorney George Gascón took office, suggesting possible political timing. The reporting questions why testimony from former major-league baseball pitcher Scott Erickson—who was driving ahead of Grossman that night—was allegedly bypassed or excluded. Investigators also never conducted DNA testing on the front bumper of Grossman's car, which might have clarified whether both children were struck by her vehicle or Erickson's. Furthermore, critical physical evidence like a fog light cover and license plate frame that didn't match Grossman's Mercedes were documented as missing from the crash-site evidence chain, despite pointing to another vehicle's involvement.

Woods's series also highlights how prosecutors appeared to change legal theories between proceedings, denying a "racing" narrative in Erickson's misdemeanor hearing while invoking it in Grossman's trial without full jury disclosure. Internal records obtained by The Current Report suggest concealed misconduct, prompting calls for an independent review by oversight bodies, public release of investigative files, and open hearings. The answers to these questions hold substantial implications for public trust in the justice system. Cece Woods's work has drawn national attention for its deep dives into Los Angeles County law-enforcement matters, and she can be contacted for interviews via email.