Laci Peterson

Victim families in California are suing a parole board policy that would recommend resentencing or clemency for convicts serving life without parole, including serial killers and mass shooters. Anne Marie Schubert of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation (CJLF) argued the Board exceeded its statutory authority by trying to rewrite sentencing laws. The lawsuit contends this new system violates Marsy's Law and compromises the finality of judgments for victims.

Scott Peterson's legal team, including the Los Angeles Innocence Project, claims new evidence could warrant a new trial, citing unexamined witness accounts from 2002. A retired LAPD detective criticizes investigators for failing to follow up on potential leads, while Laci Peterson's mother dismisses the claims. Peterson, currently serving life without parole, was convicted in 2004 for the murder of his pregnant wife.

Scott Peterson's defense team claims new evidence, including a burned-out van near his home and unvetted witness accounts, could challenge his 2002 murder conviction. A court denied their recent appeal, but the Los Angeles Innocence Project plans to pursue higher courts, citing DNA retesting and exculpatory information.

Scott Peterson's defense team lost a bid to introduce witness testimony suggesting his wife, Laci Peterson, was alive after her 2002 disappearance. A California judge ruled the evidence inadmissible, upholding Peterson's 2004 conviction for murdering his pregnant wife and their unborn son. Peterson, serving a life sentence, continues to appeal his conviction through the Innocence Project and a pending petition over alleged juror misconduct.