SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Los Angeles Innocence Project said a new year-long investigation uncovered evidence and witness statements that undermine the case against convicted murderer Scott Peterson.
LAIP filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus Friday in the California Court of Appeal seeking to overturn Peterson’s conviction.
“The Los Angeles Innocence Project advocates for truth and justice, no matter who the defendant may be or how controversial the case,” said John Sonego, LAIP’s board president. “Our organization has a team of professionals and experts who follow extensive screening protocols prior to choosing a client. We decided that this case deserved a second look, because of issues related to ‘confirmation bias’ and potential Brady violations committed by the Modesto Police and Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office that we believe led to Peterson’s wrongful conviction.”
The petition includes a 126-page declaration written by Peterson detailing his recollection of the events around the death of his wife and unborn child in Modesto…