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crime-and-justice16 days ago•205 min saved

Texas High Court Rejects Innocence Ruling for Melissa Lucio, Keeping Her on Death Row

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned a lower court’s 2024 ruling that declared Melissa Lucio actually innocent of the 2007 death of her daughter, Mariah. The decision keeps Lucio, 58, on Texas’ death row, where she has remained for 18 years. Her legal team plans to appeal the case to federal courts. If executed, Lucio would be the first Latina put to death by Texas since 1863 and the first woman executed by the state since 2014.

via CNN|

#capital-murder #crime-and-justice #death-penalty

crime2 months ago•7 min saved

Ex-LAPD detective urges retrial in Scott Peterson case over overlooked witness leads

Peterson’s defense, backed by the Los Angeles Innocence Project, claims new evidence and overlooked witness accounts could undermine the murder conviction and warrant a new trial, a claim highlighted by a docuseries and support from a retired LAPD detective. Prosecutors maintain the verdict stands, Laci Peterson’s family disputes the new claims, and a recent petition to overturn the conviction was denied; Peterson remains serving life without parole as his appeal proceeds.

via New York Post|

#california-justice-system #crime #innocence-project

justice1 year ago•2 min saved

Minnesota Man Freed After 27 Years Following Confession in Wrongful Murder Conviction

A Minnesota man, Bryan Hooper Sr., wrongly convicted of murder in 1998 and serving nearly 27 years, has been released after a woman confessed to the crime and recanted her testimony, leading to the vacating of his conviction.

via The Guardian|

#criminal-justice-reform #innocence-project #justice

legal2 years ago•3 min saved

Judge Permits Duct Tape Retest in Scott Peterson Case, Denies Other Motions

A California judge has allowed the retesting of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's pants for DNA evidence, but denied other requests for new evidence testing in Scott Peterson's case. Peterson, convicted of murdering his wife and unborn son in 2002, continues to seek a new trial with the support of the Los Angeles Innocence Project. The judge ruled that most of the requested items were not relevant or had already been tested, and a new trial was not granted.

via USA TODAY|

#dna-testing #innocence-project #laci-peterson

legal-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Judge Permits Retesting of Duct Tape in Scott Peterson Case

Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son, has been granted a new DNA test on a piece of duct tape found with Laci's body. This decision by Judge Elizabeth M. Hill comes as part of an effort by the Los Angeles Innocence Project to exonerate Peterson. However, requests to test other pieces of evidence, including a mattress from a nearby burglary, were denied. The new DNA test aims to leverage technological advances to potentially uncover previously unobtainable results.

via Los Angeles Times|

#dna-testing #innocence-project #laci-peterson

legal-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Allows Limited DNA Testing in Scott Peterson Case

A California judge has granted new DNA testing on a single piece of evidence—a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's pants—in the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted 20 years ago for the murder of his pregnant wife. The defense argued that the tape could contain DNA pointing to another perpetrator, but other requests for new testing on additional items were denied. Peterson, who maintains his innocence, was initially sentenced to death, but this was later commuted to life imprisonment without parole.

via NBC News|

#dna-testing #innocence-project #laci-peterson

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Partially Grants DNA Testing in Scott Peterson Case Amid New Trial Efforts

A California judge largely denied Scott Peterson's defense team's request for new DNA testing on 14 items, approving only the duct tape found on his wife Laci Peterson. The Los Angeles Innocence Project, which argues there is no forensic evidence linking Peterson to the murders of his wife and unborn child, sought the testing to prove his innocence. Peterson was convicted in 2004 and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

via ABC News|

#court-ruling #dna-testing #innocence-project

legal-news2 years ago•4 min saved

Judge Denies Most DNA Retesting in Scott Peterson's Bid for New Trial

Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child in 2004, is seeking a new trial with the help of the Los Angeles Innocence Project. They argue that new DNA evidence and witness statements, which were allegedly suppressed or lost during the original investigation, could prove his innocence. Peterson's death sentence was overturned in 2020, but his conviction was upheld, and he is currently serving a life sentence without parole.

via USA TODAY|

#dna-testing #innocence-project #laci-peterson

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Scott Peterson's Latest Court Appearance: Seeking Exoneration with DNA Testing"

Scott Peterson, convicted of killing his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child, appeared virtually in court as his lawyers from the Los Angeles Innocence Project requested new DNA tests and access to evidence in an effort to overturn his 2004 conviction. The Innocence Project argues that new evidence supports Peterson's claim of innocence and raises questions about who abducted and killed Laci and Conner Peterson. After the California Supreme Court overturned his death sentence in 2020 but upheld his conviction, Peterson was resentenced to life in prison without parole in 2021 and denied another trial in 2022. The judge has scheduled the next hearings for April and May, with Peterson attending virtually.

via USA TODAY|

#crime-and-justice #dna-testing #innocence-project

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"Scott Peterson's Court Appearance: Seeking Exoneration with New Look and DNA Testing"

Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son, appeared in court seeking to overturn his 2004 conviction. Peterson, who has consistently maintained his innocence, sported a new look and requested to appear remotely in future proceedings. His latest appeal focuses on conducting new DNA testing on key evidence and has garnered support from the Los Angeles Innocence Project. The hearing addressed scheduling for upcoming motions, including sealing documents, DNA testing, and post-conviction discovery. Peterson's attorney has compiled extensive documents and evidence for the case.

via Fox News|

#conviction-appeal #crime #dna-testing

crime-and-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Scott Peterson Seeks New Trial with Support from LA Innocence Project"

Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife 20 years ago, appeared in court after the Innocence Project requested evidence it says could prove his innocence, including DNA testing and police reports. Peterson, who has maintained his innocence, attended the hearing virtually from prison. The evidence revolves around incidents during Laci Peterson's disappearance, including a burglary and burning of a van. The court set dates for further hearings, and Peterson's next appearance is scheduled for April 16.

via The Washington Post|

#court-appearance #crime-and-justice #evidence

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Scott Peterson's Legal Battle: Innocence Project Claims Evidence Suggests Wrongful Conviction"

Attorneys from the Los Angeles Innocence Project appeared in court to demand specific police reports in the case of convicted killer Scott Peterson, who has maintained his innocence for two decades. The project aims to overturn wrongful convictions and has filed motions for post-conviction discovery and DNA testing. Peterson, convicted in 2004 of murdering his pregnant wife and unborn son, watched the proceedings via Zoom from prison. The judge set future hearing dates, and the project was given a 6-month deadline to complete its investigation.

via KRON4|

#court-hearing #innocence-project #legalcriminal-justice

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"New Evidence Emerges in Scott Peterson Case as Innocence Project Takes on Trial"

A juror from Scott Peterson's murder trial stated that the killer's attempt to blame his wife's murder on a nearby burglary has already been discredited by police. Peterson's attorneys are seeking items from the burglary investigation to help exonerate him, but the juror noted that the police had found no connection between the two crimes. The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up Peterson's case and is requesting DNA testing of evidence from the original trial, while the juror expressed openness to new evidence potentially proving Peterson's innocence.

via New York Post |

#burglary #crime-and-justice #innocence-project

crime-and-justice2 years ago•6 min saved

"Revisiting the Scott Peterson Case: New Developments and Controversies"

The murder case of Laci Peterson, which led to the conviction of her husband Scott Peterson, has been picked up by The Innocence Project after more than 20 years. Scott Peterson was initially convicted of two counts of murder in 2004, but his death sentence was commuted to life in prison. The Innocence Project claims new evidence supports Peterson's innocence. The case, which began with Laci's disappearance in 2002, has seen numerous twists and turns, including the discovery of the bodies, the trial, and subsequent appeals.

via USA TODAY|

#crime-and-justice #innocence-project #laci-peterson

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Innocence Project Investigates New Evidence in Scott Peterson Case"

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up the case of convicted murderer Scott Peterson, claiming that new evidence could exonerate him in the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, more than two decades ago. They are seeking various items and documents related to the case, while the district attorney's office has questioned the project's assertions. Peterson has maintained his innocence, and a California judge previously denied his bid for a new trial in 2022.

via New York Post |

#innocence-project #legal-appeal #legalcriminal-justice