The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is apologizing to the Menendez family for not giving advanced warning that crime scene photos would be shown at a recent hearing … but, they add the choice was made to show the full truth.

In a statement to TMZ … the L.A. County D.A.’s Office tells us they apologize for the upsetting nature of the crime scene photos they showed — adding it wasn’t the office’s intention to upset the members of the family.

However, we’re told these hearings are “intended to be a place where the truth, no matter how painful, is brought to light” … so, the photos needed to be shown in order to depict the brutality of the crime.

The L.A. County D.A.’s Office also defends the conduct of District Attorney Nathan Hochman … pointing out he met with more than two dozen family members of Erik and Lyle for more than three hours — something they claim no prior D.A. has done for the family in more than three decades.

The statement ends with a blanket trigger warning … telling people who are coming to the hearing to “be prepared for some of the difficult details and images surrounding these tragic circumstances.”

The statement does not include a response to the allegation that showing the crime scene photos during Friday’s resentencing hearing sent Terry Baralt to the hospital.

As we told you … the 85-year-old aunt of Erik and Lyle was found unresponsive in her hotel room this weekend — and, the family says she’s in critical condition because of the stress around this trial, particularly regarding the gruseome photos.

Bryan Freedman — the attorney representing the family — slammed prosecutors for showing these images … calling the move a “despicable action [that] was a clear violation of Marsy’s law which requires absolute empathy toward victims.”

Mark Geragos — Erik and Lyle’s attorney who cohosts our “2 Angry Men” podcast — made similar statements during a news conference Friday after a judge granted Erik and Lyle a resentencing hearing next week.

Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated from the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence after celebrating Passover when a man allegedly set fire to the building … and, the suspected arsonist is now in custody.

Cody Balmer — a 38-year-old man from Harrisburg, PA — was arrested after cops say he hopped over a fence onto the property and forcibly entered the residence before setting it ablaze.

Photos of the fire damage show the inside of this part of the residence — a large room meant for holding big gatherings — burned badly … with ashes covering the floor and tables while only a stack of plates in the center of one table seemed to have survived.

Cops allege Balmer brought a homemade incendiary device onto the property for attack they claim was carefully planned.

Governor Shapiro told reporters that he was woken up at his home by state troopers at around 2 AM Sunday morning … who evacuated himself, his wife, their four children, their two dogs and another family that celebrated Passover — a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites exodus from slavery — with them Saturday night.

Dauphin County District Attorney Francis Chardo has already announced Balmer will be charged with attempted murder, terrorism, attempted arson and aggravated assault though that hasn’t been made official yet.

While the motivation for the attack is unclear, Governor Shapiro has seemingly indicated that he believes this was done because he is Jewish … saying, “When we were in the state dining room last night, we told the story of Passover. I refuse to be trapped by the bondage that someone attempted to put on me by attacking us as they did last night.”

The room where where they celebrated Passover was the room that was burned.

YouTuber Ve’ondre Mitchell‘s making waves online … and, it looks like she’s always ready to surf those waves in a bikini!

The social media star’s celebrated a big milestone Sunday … turning 21 — and, we’ve compiled all of her best looks for a hot shots gallery commemorating the day, proving she can pull off any bikini, no matter the shade.

While many might dress up for a night out on the town, Ve’ondre has proven she doesn’t need to wear much of anything to look chic — showing off here in a barely-there white bra and matching skirt.

And, Mitchell’s not above trading two-pieces for a one-piece when the occasion calls for it … swapping swimwear in this pic while kneeling in a grassy area.

While Mitchell grew her following on Instagram and TikTok, she’s recently embarked on a music career as well … dropping her song “Mother” a few months ago.