California judge grants Scott Peterson post-conviction discovery rights for 2002 murder conviction of pregnant wife Laci.

A California judge has granted Scott Peterson post-conviction discovery rights, allowing him access to prosecution and law enforcement materials related to his 2002 conviction for murdering his pregnant wife, Laci. This decision, made under California Penal Code 1054.9, could influence the possibility of a retrial. Peterson, serving life without parole, is receiving support from the Los Angeles Innocence Project as he seeks to overturn his conviction.

October 07, 2024
17 Articles