GUILTY CA - Laci Peterson, 27, pregnant, Modesto, 24 Dec 2002 #2

[Smelly Squirrel]

On Tuesday, a San Mateo County judge declined to review new evidence that was submitted by Scott Peterson’s defense team in an attempt to prove he did not murder his family, attorneys said.

Peterson, 53, was convicted by a jury in 2004 for the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn child, Conner.

His habeas corpus petition was filed in August 2025 by attorneys with the Los Angeles Innocence Project. LAIP claims it uncovered “compelling new scientific evidence” with its own investigators that can prove he was wrongfully convicted.

This week’s ruling in San Mateo County Superior Court marked a major setback for one of California’s most notorious inmates.

https://www.kron4.com/news/california/scott-peterson-trial/judge-refuses-to-review-scott-petersons-claim-of-innocence/

Also says they will continue to waste everyone's time and money:

The Los Angeles Innocence Project said it intends to file the petition in a higher court to appeal the judge’s decision.

And they still have a separate petition pending.

He has a separate habeas petition pending in the California Supreme Court alleging that juror misconduct denied him the right to a fair trial.

And they also have those motions for discovery that are being heard 5/6/26 in the Superior Court. It looks like SP will be appearing and that it will be streamed or recorded.

Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo

odyportal-ext.sanmateocourt.org

04/20/2026 ORDER FOR RETURN OF PRISONER VIA REMOTE APPEARANCE for May 6 2026 Hearing

04/24/2026 MEDIA REQUEST TO PHOTOGRAPH, RECORD OR BROADCAST FOR MAY 06, 2026

 

[oakayfine]

Also says they will continue to waste everyone's time and money:



And they still have a separate petition pending.



And they also have those motions for discovery that are being heard 5/6/26 in the Superior Court. It looks like SP will be appearing and that it will be streamed or recorded.

Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo

odyportal-ext.sanmateocourt.org

04/20/2026 ORDER FOR RETURN OF PRISONER VIA REMOTE APPEARANCE for May 6 2026 Hearing

04/24/2026 MEDIA REQUEST TO PHOTOGRAPH, RECORD OR BROADCAST FOR MAY 06, 2026

IMO

 

[PrairieWind]

Stop and think of the cost of this. And how much court time, judicial assistant research/writing time is eaten by this.

 

[dkaras]

I guess I don't understand why the judge/court won't just look at it?? If SP is guilty (and I believe he is), why doesn't the state just continue to prove it?

 

[PrairieWind]

I guess I don't understand why the judge/court won't just look at it?? If SP is guilty (and I believe he is), why doesn't the state just continue to prove it?

Do we have a copy of the Judge's order on this?

 

[Seattle1]

April 29, 2026

“We disagree with and are disappointed by the court’s ruling on every level. The ruling demonstrates a profound misunderstanding and misapplication of the law applied to habeas corpus petitions,” LAIP deputy director Hannah Brown wrote in a statement.

The Los Angeles Innocence Project said it intends to file the petition in a higher court to appeal the judge’s decision.

“In the court’s ruling, strong exculpatory evidence was disregarded as ‘inadmissible’ which is not the correct legal standard,” Brown wrote.

LAIP investigators conducted over 50 interviews with various witnesses who have information “shedding light on what really happened,” according Peterson’s defense team.

[..]

He has a separate habeas petition pending in the California Supreme Court alleging that juror misconduct denied him the right to a fair trial.

https://www.kron4.com/news/california/scott-peterson-trial/judge-refuses-to-review-scott-petersons-claim-of-innocence/

 

[Seattle1]

Judge denies Scott Peterson's attempt to present new evidence in fight for freedom

Scott Peterson was convicted of killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son.

abcnews.com

4/29/26

In an order issued on Monday, California Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Hill declined to review the evidence and denied the petition's claims, finding they are procedurally barred or lack merit.

Scott Peterson's attorneys said they plan to appeal to a higher court.

 

[Seattle1]

https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/scott-peterson-innocence-claim-review/

4/29/26

His habeas corpus petition was filed in August 2025 by attorneys with the Los Angeles Innocence Project. LAIP claims it uncovered “compelling new scientific evidence” with its own investigators that can prove he was wrongfully convicted.

This week’s ruling in San Mateo County Superior Court marked a major setback for one of California’s most notorious inmates.

[..]

“In the court’s ruling, strong exculpatory evidence was disregarded as ‘inadmissible’ which is not the correct legal standard,” Brown wrote.

 

[Seattle1]

4/28/26

Judge rejects Scott Peterson's bid to get out of prison​

 

[PrairieWind]

April 29, 2026

“We disagree with and are disappointed by the court’s ruling on every level. The ruling demonstrates a profound misunderstanding and misapplication of the law applied to habeas corpus petitions,” LAIP deputy director Hannah Brown wrote in a statement.

The Los Angeles Innocence Project said it intends to file the petition in a higher court to appeal the judge’s decision.

“In the court’s ruling, strong exculpatory evidence was disregarded as ‘inadmissible’ which is not the correct legal standard,” Brown wrote.

LAIP investigators conducted over 50 interviews with various witnesses who have information “shedding light on what really happened,” according Peterson’s defense team.

[..]

He has a separate habeas petition pending in the California Supreme Court alleging that juror misconduct denied him the right to a fair trial.

https://www.kron4.com/news/california/scott-peterson-trial/judge-refuses-to-review-scott-petersons-claim-of-innocence/

Why do reporters submit these articles without linking to the actual document (court order) in question?

 

[Quiet Time]

I am completely ok with giving him a new trial. But only if it is agreed upon that if he is found guilty he gets 30 minutes to say good bye to family, talk to clergy, and then promptly executed. His games are on par with Bundy and the night stalker.

Love this idea!

jmo

 

[Quiet Time]

Stop and think of the cost of this. And how much court time, judicial assistant research/writing time is eaten by this.

And, the pain and misery Laci's loved ones are having to deal with...

 

[Seattle1]

4/28/26

Los Angeles Innocence Project to appeal judge’s ruling declining to review new evidence supporting Scott Peterson’s claim of actual innocence. — Los Angeles Innocence Project

LOS ANGELES, CA - April 28, 2026 - A superior court in California today declined to review new evidence supporting Scott Peterson’s claim of actual innocence set forth in a habeas petition filed in August 2025. The court held that procedural bars prohibit Mr. P

www.innocencela.org

 

[Niner]

4/28/26

Los Angeles Innocence Project to appeal judge’s ruling declining to review new evidence supporting Scott Peterson’s claim of actual innocence. — Los Angeles Innocence Project

LOS ANGELES, CA - April 28, 2026 - A superior court in California today declined to review new evidence supporting Scott Peterson’s claim of actual innocence set forth in a habeas petition filed in August 2025. The court held that procedural bars prohibit Mr. P

www.innocencela.org

So - question - does he still have a motions hearing on 5/6/26? Or was "this" appeal going to be heard OR the juror problem? I can't tell from my notes! LOL! TIA!