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Scott Peterson given discovery rights by California judge, 20 years after murder conviction

Last updated: October 8, 2024 5:51 am
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The judge overseeing the Scott Peterson case has approved a discovery process for the convicted killer, marking a significant development in the two-decade-old murder case. Peterson, who was found guilty of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, in 2002, has been working with the Los Angeles Innocence Project since January of this year.

In a recent court filing obtained by Fox News, Judge Elizabeth Hill of the San Mateo County Superior Court granted Peterson’s request for a post-conviction discovery period. While some of Peterson’s requests for specific evidence were denied, others were approved.

The approval for the discovery period is based on California Penal Code 1054.9, which grants discovery rights to defendants convicted of serious or violent felonies and sentenced to 15 or more years in prison. Peterson, who is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, will now have access to materials in possession of the prosecution and law enforcement authorities that he would have been entitled to during his trial.

The outcome of the discovery process could potentially lead to a retrial for Peterson, who is currently incarcerated at Mule Creek State Prison. In 2004, he was convicted of murdering Laci and their unborn son after she disappeared on Christmas Eve and her body was found months later.

During a recent on-camera interview for a Peacock series titled “Face-to-Face with Scott Peterson,” the convict expressed regret for not testifying during his trial and maintained his innocence. He suggested that burglars who targeted a nearby home on the day of the murder may have been responsible for Laci’s death.

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As the legal proceedings continue, Peterson remains hopeful that the truth will come to light and prove his innocence. The ongoing discovery process will be crucial in determining the next steps in this long-standing case.

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