Scott Peterson Granted Limited Access to Old Evidence

A California judge has granted Scott Peterson's defense team access to specific pieces of old evidence as they continue to appeal his murder conviction from 2004. Despite Peterson's death sentence being overturned in 2021 and reduced to life without parole, he maintains his innocence in the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son. The ruling allows his team, including the Los Angeles Innocence Project, to review DNA and forensic materials, which they hope will support a new trial due to alleged trial irregularities and evidence mishandling. The judge's decision permits access to materials like 911 calls, crime lab reports, and police interviews related to a burglary near the Peterson home, which the defense argues could be connected to Laci's disappearance. However, the court only approved a fraction of the requested evidence, leaving the defense limited in what they can now review. The case, which has captivated public attention for years, could potentially see further developments depending on the outcomes of this discovery process.