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6 months ago

New evidence presented in effort to overturn Scott Peterson’s conviction

ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth and Dan Abrams discuss the new evidence presented in an organization’s efforts to get Scott Peterson’s murder conviction overturned.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New evidence presented in effort to overturn Scott Peterson’s conviction
6 months ago

Setback in Scott Peterson’s fight for new trial

A judge has decided whether to allow new DNA testing in the case of the California man in prison for killing his pregnant wife. ABC News' Andrea Fujii reports.
6 months ago
VIDEO:  Setback in Scott Peterson’s fight for new trial
6 months ago

Judge largely denies Scott Peterson DNA testing request in bid to prove innocence

A California judge largely denied a motion by Scott Peterson's defense team for new or additional DNA testing of items in the murder case.
6 months ago
In this July 9, 2003, file photo, Scott Peterson listens during a pretrial hearing in Stanislaus Superior Court, in Modesto, Calif.
6 months ago

Judge largely denies Scott Peterson DNA testing request in bid to prove innocence

A California judge largely denied a motion by Scott Peterson's defense team for new or additional DNA testing of items in the murder case.
6 months ago
A California judge largely denied a motion by Scott Peterson's defense team for new or additional DNA testing of items in the murder case.
6 months ago

Scott Peterson at court Wednesday to seeks new DNA testing to clear name

Convicted killer, Scott Peterson, appeared before a judge via Zoom as his attorneys argued for new DNA testing to prove his innocence in the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci.
6 months ago
VIDEO:  Scott Peterson at court Wednesday to seeks new DNA testing to clear name
9 months ago

Scott Peterson's new lawyers make first court date

The Los Angeles Innocence Project made its case before a judge to revisit the 2002 case and seek new evidence.
9 months ago
VIDEO:  Scott Peterson's new lawyers make first court date
9 months ago

Scott Peterson makes virtual court appearance

New lawyers for Scott Peterson made their case to a judge to get evidence tested in the case.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Scott Peterson makes virtual court appearance
9 months ago

Scott Peterson's lawyers 'eager' to begin investigation in wrongful conviction case

Scott Peterson, 51, is serving life in prison without parole for the murders of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son.
9 months ago
Scott Peterson appears remotely in court, March 12, 2024, in San Mateo County, Calif.
9 months ago

Judge grants Scott Peterson status hearing after LA Innocence Project filings

Less than two months after the LA Innocence Project took up the case of convicted murderer Scott Peterson, a judge in California has scheduled a status hearing.
9 months ago
Scott Peterson listens during a a hearing to determine whether he gets a new trial for the 2002 murder of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and unborn son because of juror misconduct at the San Mateo County Superior Court in Redwood City, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2022.
9 months ago

Judge grants Scott Peterson status hearing after Innocence Project filings

Less than two months after the LA Innocence Project took up the case of convicted murderer Scott Peterson, a judge in California has scheduled a status hearing.
9 months ago
Less than two months after the LA Innocence Project took up the case of convicted murderer Scott Peterson, a judge in California has scheduled a status hearing.
10 months ago

Scott Peterson, the wrong man convicted?

"Impact x Nightline" explores the LA Innocence Project’s bombshell legal filing raising questions about Scott Peterson’s guilt.
10 months ago
VIDEO:  Scott Peterson, the wrong man convicted?
1 year ago

Former investigator speaks out about push for new trial in Scott Peterson case

Bryan Spitulski, a former investigator from the Modesto Fire Department, speaks exclusively to ABC News about potential new evidence in the case involving the convicted murderer.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Former investigator speaks out about push for new trial in Scott Peterson case
1 year ago

Los Angeles Innocence Project takes up case of notorious killer Scott Peterson

The LA Innocence Project has taken up the notorious case of convicted wife killer Scott Peterson in new court filings and is seeking new evidence from the original trial.
1 year ago
Scott Peterson listens during a a hearing to determine whether he gets a new trial for the 2002 murder of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and unborn son because of juror misconduct at the San Mateo County Superior Court in Redwood City, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2022.
1 year ago

Scott Peterson criminal probe: A timeline of events

The investigation into the deaths of Laci Peterson and her unborn son has spanned over 20 years.
1 year ago
Scott Peterson is shown after his arrest in Apr. 2003. Undated photo of Laci Peterson.
1 year ago

Scott Peterson case spotlights exoneration efforts in the US

The case of convicted wife killer Scott Peterson has sparked new attention on exonerations in the United States. The LA Innocence Project has taken up the case.
1 year ago
In this handout image provided by the California Department of Corrections, convicted murderer Scott Peterson poses for a mug shot March 17, 2005 in San Quentin, California.