LA Innocence Project pushes for Scott Peterson retrial with new evidence

Hosted by Marisa Lagos Mar. 26, 2024 Law

The LA Innocence Project is pushing for new evidence and DNA testing in Scott Peterson’s quest for a retrial. Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife and their unborn son two decades ago.

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Vinne Politan - court TV anchor

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Marisa Lagos

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Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Jack Ross

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