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Scott Peterson Case: LA Innocence Project Takes on Convicted Killer's Appeal

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Exclusive scoop: LA Innocence Project takes up Scott Peterson's case, seeking new evidence to prove his innocence. Read more!

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has recently taken on the case of Scott Peterson, the infamous convicted killer of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson. Peterson, who has been serving time for almost two decades for the murder, is now seeking new evidence through the LA Innocence Project's legal representation. This move has sparked renewed attention on exonerations in the United States, shedding light on the complexities of the justice system and the quest for truth.

In a bold move, the LA Innocence Project has filed new motions in a San Mateo County court to support Scott Peterson's appeal for DNA testing to establish his innocence in the case. With the organization's involvement, there are high hopes for uncovering overlooked evidence or potential wrongful convictions that may have led to Peterson's guilty verdict.

Amidst the ongoing legal battle, Scott Peterson's sister-in-law has been vocal about his innocence, highlighting the significance of new evidence supporting his claims. This development adds a compelling layer to the narrative, stirring up emotions and sparking debates about justice and the complexities of high-profile cases.

As the case unfolds, the spotlight shines on the relentless efforts of advocacy groups like the LA Innocence Project to ensure fair trials and uncover the truth behind convictions. With each new development, the boundaries of justice and the power of evidence in overturning convictions are brought to the forefront, creating a riveting saga of legal twists and turns.

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Scott Peterson case: Los Angeles Innocence Project takes up case ... (NBC News)

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson.

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Scott Peterson case taken up by Los Angeles Innocence Project (ABC News)

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 ...

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LA Innocence Project to take up Scott Peterson murder case (NBC Southern California)

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted two decades ago in California in the deaths of his pregnant ...

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LA Innocence Project takes on Scott Peterson's murder case as he ... (CBS News)

The request was filed in conjunction with Scott Peterson's motion for DNA testing to prove his innocence. He was convicted of killing his wife Laci and ...

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Los Angeles Innocence Project takes up Scott Peterson case (Los Angeles Times)

The Los Angeles Innocence Project is now representing Scott Peterson, who was convicted almost two decades ago of murdering his wife and unborn child.

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LA Innocence Project takes up Scott Peterson case (NBC Bay Area)

A nationally recognized non-profit has taken up the Scott Peterson case and filed new motions in a San Mateo County court this week.

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Scott Peterson, convicted of killing wife, Laci, has case picked up by ... (USA TODAY)

Scott Peterson, convicted of murder in the 2002 death of his wife, Laci, is now represented by lawyers with the LA Innocence Project.

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LA Innocence Project se hará cargo del caso de asesinato de Scott ... (Telemundo 52)

Scott Peterson fue condenado en 2004 por la muerte de Laci Peterson, de 27 años, que estaba embarazada de ocho meses, y de su hijo por nacer.

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Exclusive: Innocence Project takes up case of notorious killer Scott ... (WLS-TV)

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up the notorious case of convicted wife killer Scott Peterson in new court filings.

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Scott Peterson case spotlights exoneration efforts in the US (WLS-TV)

Now that the LA Innocence Project has taken up Scott Peterson's notorious case, it has sparked new attention on exonerations in the United States.

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LA Innocence Project is investigating Scott Peterson murder case (WKBW-TV)

The nonprofit Los Angeles organization, which is independent of the well-known Innocence Project, is seeking new evidence in the case.

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LA Innocence Project takes up Scott Peterson case two decades ... (CBS News 8)

Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner in 2004 after Laci went missing in 2002.

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Innocence Project Takes Scott Peterson's Case, Says New Evidence ... (PEOPLE.com)

Scott Peterson's conviction in the 2002 murder of his pregnant wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son is now being investigated by the Los Angeles ...

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Los Angeles Innocence Project takes up Scott Peterson case (The Hill)

Scott Peterson, the California man who was convicted of murder in 2004 in the deaths of his wife and their unborn son, is getting new legal assistance from ...

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Los Angeles Innocence Project takes Scott Peterson's case ... (NPR)

This week, Peterson's legal team filed motions seeking evidence and DNA testing. They're the first new court filings in his murder case in a year.

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Scott Peterson: LA Innocence Project takes on the famous murder ... (BBC News)

Scott Peterson was convicted in 2004 of killing his pregnant wife Laci in a case that gripped the US.

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Scott Peterson's Sister-in-Law Has Maintained His Innocence ... (PEOPLE.com)

The L.A. Innocence Project said in court filings that "new evidence now supports Mr. Peterson's longstanding claim of innocence."

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Former juror, attorney weigh in on group's claims of new evidence in ... (CBS News)

A decades-old murder case that started with a missing, pregnant young woman in Modesto and ended with bodies found in the San Francisco Bay now has a new ...

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L.A. Innocence Project Takes Up Scott Peterson's Case (The New York Times)

The organization, which examines possible wrongful convictions, said it was investigating a claim of innocence by Mr. Peterson, who was convicted of ...

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Update: Scott Peterson's case taken up by L.A. Innocence Project ... (Modesto Bee)

Peterson sat on death row for 15 years waiting for a team of lawyers to draft and file his appeal and first habeas petition and for the California Supreme Court ...

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