Scott Peterson back in court in latest attempt to clear his name
Scott Peterson's defense wants access to over 600 pieces of evidence gathered during the investigation into Laci Peterson's murder. More
July 16, 2024
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Appeals
Just because the trial has ended, doesn't mean the case is closed. Many defendants exercise their right to appeal both the verdicts and sentences in their cases, to varying degrees of success.
Laci Peterson’s mother speaks out about Scott’s bid for a new trial
Laci Peterson's mom spoke about Scott Peterson's bid for a new trial. He's serving life without parole for killing Laci and their unborn son. More
July 15, 2024
Alex Murdaugh Appeals Murder Conviction
The defense team representing Alex Murdaugh has filed new documents asking South Carolina’s highest court to take a look at his appeal. More
July 12, 2024
Alex Murdaugh appeals murder, says judge misunderstood case law
In documents filed Thursday, Alex Murdaugh's attorneys are asking for the South Carolina supreme court to step in and take over the appeal. More
July 12, 2024
Will Scott Peterson Get a New Trial?
Scott Peterson's attorneys and prosecutors met to discuss what lab will conduct DNA testing on duct tape found on Laci Peterson's pants. More
July 12, 2024
Scott Peterson’s case is literally being held together by duct tape
They say duct tape can fix anything. It might fix Scott Peterson's biggest problem: Incarceration. Duct tape on pants will be DNA tested. More
July 11, 2024
Chad Daybell’s attorney files appeal following death sentence decision
Chad Daybell's defense attorney John Prior has filed an appeal asking the Idaho Supreme Court to examine the verdict and death sentence. More
June 6, 2024
Judge grants Scott Peterson’s request to retest duct tape
A judge ordered the retesting of a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's pants 'at the time of autopsy.' More
May 30, 2024
Judge to Allow Scott Peterson’s Defense to Test One Item
While the judge largely denied Scott Peterson's motion to retest evidence, they will be allowed to conduct DNA testing on one item. More
May 30, 2024
Bloody mattress in burned van: Why Scott Peterson wants new DNA tests
Scott Peterson's defense responds to district attorney's opposition to their request that certain items undergo DNA testing. More
May 9, 2024
NY Appeals Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction
The Court of Appeals ordered Harvey Weinstein should have a new trial, saying the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial made improper rulings. More
April 25, 2024
NY appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
The Court of Appeals ruled the judge at Weinstein's historic #MeToo trial prejudiced him and ordered a new trial. More
April 25, 2024
District attorney opposes Scott Peterson defense motion for DNA testing
District attorney's office opposes motion filed by Scott Peterson's defense requesting DNA testing. LA Innocence Project now represents him. More
April 24, 2024
D.A. Seeks to Stop DNA Testing in Scott Peterson Case
District Attorney seeks to stop DNA testing on evidence in Scott Peterson case. Peterson is now represented by the LA Innocence Project. More
April 24, 2024
Scott Peterson Appears for Motions Hearing in Bid for New Trial
Scott Peterson, seeking a new trial, appeared in court remotely where a judge denied his motion to seal proceedings in the case. More
April 16, 2024
Scott Peterson back in court in bid for new trial
Scott Peterson appeared in court today. His new representatives from the LA Innocence Project argued to seal proceedings in the case. More
April 16, 2024
Scott Peterson’s Attorneys Seeking Missing Trial Evidence
Scott Peterson's case is back in court today as the Los Angeles Innocence Project takes on his murder case. More
April 16, 2024
LA Innocence Project Claim Evidence Prove Scott Peterson’s Innocence
Scott Peterson is being represented by the Los Angeles Innocence Project, who claim evidence prove Scott Peterson's innocence. More
March 12, 2024
Scott Peterson back in court as LA Innocence Project takes on case
Newly represented by the LA Innocence Project, Scott Peterson is back in court with what his legal team says is new evidence. More
March 12, 2024
Scott Peterson has first court date as LA Innocence Project client
Scott Peterson had his first court appearance as an LA Innocence Project client. The parties agreed on dates for 3 upcoming motions hearings. More
March 12, 2024
Scott Peterson’s LA Innocence Project Hearing Set for Tomorrow
Scott Peterson is set to appear in court via Zoom on March 12, after the LA Innocence Project took up his case. More
March 11, 2024
New evidence could exonerate Scott Peterson 20 years later
Scott Peterson has a March 12 status hearing. The LA Innocence Project took on the case, insisting his constitutional rights were violated. More
March 8, 2024
Judge Grants Scott Peterson March 12 Status Hearing
Scott Peterson to appear in court 3/12 via Zoom after LA Innocence Project took the case. They say his constitutional rights were violated. More
March 6, 2024
Jussie Smollett asks court to hear appeal for lying about hate crime
Jussie Smollett asked the state's highest court to hear the case after an appeals court upheld his disorderly conduct convictions. More
February 6, 2024
Ahmaud Arbery’s killers to argue appeals of their hate crime convictions
Attorneys for father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and William 'Roddie' Bryan, are asking the court to throw out hate crime convictions. More
January 25, 2024
LA Innocence Project Takes Up Scott Peterson Case
LA Innocence Project says newly-discovered evidence points to Scott Peterson's claims he didn't kill his wife, Laci, and unborn son, Connor. More
January 19, 2024
LA Innocence Project is investigating Scott Peterson murder case
The Los Angeles Innocence Project said its investigating the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted of killing his wife and unborn son. More
January 18, 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Ex, Nick Godejohn, Appeals Murder Conviction
Nick Godejohn has filed a new appeal of his conviction and sentence for murdering Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother. More
January 3, 2024
Nick Godejohn, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex, files new appeal
Nick Godejohn, who stabbed Gypsy Rose Blanchard's mother to death, has filed a new appeal fighting his conviction and life sentence. More
January 3, 2024
Ezra McCandless, denied a new murder trial, appeals to the state
Ezra McCandless, Wisconsin woman convicted of killing former lover, asks state appellate court for retrial after county judge denies request. More
December 8, 2023
