Scott Peterson, nearly 20 years after being convicted of killing his wife Lacey and their unborn son, is now seeking a new trial with the representation of the Los Angeles Innocence Project. The Innocence Project claims to have newly discovered evidence supporting Peterson's innocence, leading to a procedural hearing in Northern California as the initial step in his potential last chance to prove his innocence.
During the hearing, the Innocence Project motioned to unseal all case records, conduct DNA analysis on evidence pre and post-conviction, and pursue further post-conviction discovery. Prosecutors will have the opportunity to oppose these motions, with the court ultimately deciding on the extent of testing and access to records. Subsequent hearings are scheduled in the following months, after which the appeal process will commence.
