LA Innocence Project seeks to overturn Scott Peterson's murder conviction

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a petition with the California Court of Appeals seeking to overturn Scott Peterson's conviction for the 2002 murders of his wife, Laci, and their unborn child. After a year-long investigation, the organization claims to have uncovered substantial new evidence, including witness statements and proof of a nearby burglary that coincided with Laci's disappearance, which they argue was not adequately considered by police or prosecutors. The petition alleges that critical exculpatory evidence was suppressed or destroyed and that Peterson's right to a fair trial was violated, as jurors did not hear information that could have impacted the verdict. The case against Peterson was largely circumstantial, with no direct forensic evidence presented at trial, according to his attorneys. The Innocence Project further contends that confirmation bias and media attention led authorities to focus solely on Peterson while ignoring alternative suspects and evidence. Prosecutors have not yet commented on the new filing.