Scott Peterson's attempts to overturn his murder conviction for the death of his wife Laci and their unborn child were once again thwarted by the California Court of Appeal. The court directed his attorneys to return to the Redwood City courthouse, where Peterson has struggled for two decades. The Los Angeles Innocence Project presented new evidence in a lengthy petition asserting his innocence, but the appeal was rejected. Peterson's legal team plans to refile in San Mateo County, though experts predict limited chances of success after numerous unsuccessful attempts in various courts.
"The Los Angeles Innocence Project, which took on the notorious case more than a year ago, asserted in an 847-page petition that it had uncovered evidence that would eviscerate the prosecution's original case."
"Criminal defense lawyer Michael Cardoza said that Peterson's lawyers are grasping at straws and his chances of freedom are all but nil."
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