Crédito: fuente
Prosecutors will again seek the death penalty for convicted killer Scott Peterson in the slaying of his pregnant wife and unborn son nearly 19 years ago.The Friday decision comes as a county judge considers throwing out his underlying conviction because of a tainted juror.Peterson, 47, appeared remotely from San Quentin Prison during a scheduled court hearing in Modesto. During the appearance, it was also decided that Pat Harris, one of Peterson’s original defense team attorneys, will represent Peterson privately. There is also a possibility that the whole trial itself will be done over again in San Mateo County. Last week, the state Supreme Court ruled a San Mateo County judge must consider whether Peterson’s murder convictions should be tossed out due to juror misconduct. Peterson was convicted in 2004 in the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her death. He also was convicted of second-degree murder of their unborn son, Connor. Investigators say Peterson took the bodies from their Modesto home and dumped them from his fishing boat into San Francisco Bay, where they surfaced months later. Peterson has maintained his innocence.In August, the state Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s death sentence. The justices cited “significant errors” in jury selection.The court said potential jurors were improperly dismissed after saying they personally disagreed with the death penalty but would be willing to follow the law and impose it.California has not executed anyone since 2006, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has a moratorium on executions for as long as he is governor.– The Associated Press contributed reporting to this story. This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
Prosecutors will again seek the death penalty for convicted killer Scott Peterson in the slaying of his pregnant wife and unborn son nearly 19 years ago.
The Friday decision comes as a county judge considers throwing out his underlying conviction because of a tainted juror.
Peterson, 47, appeared remotely from San Quentin Prison during a scheduled court hearing in Modesto. During the appearance, it was also decided that Pat Harris, one of Peterson’s original defense team attorneys, will represent Peterson privately.
There is also a possibility that the whole trial itself will be done over again in San Mateo County. Last week, the state Supreme Court ruled a San Mateo County judge must consider whether Peterson’s murder convictions should be tossed out due to juror misconduct.
Peterson was convicted in 2004 in the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her death. He also was convicted of second-degree murder of their unborn son, Connor.
Investigators say Peterson took the bodies from their Modesto home and dumped them from his fishing boat into San Francisco Bay, where they surfaced months later. Peterson has maintained his innocence.
In August, the state Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s death sentence. The justices cited “significant errors” in jury selection.
The court said potential jurors were improperly dismissed after saying they personally disagreed with the death penalty but would be willing to follow the law and impose it.
California has not executed anyone since 2006, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has a moratorium on executions for as long as he is governor.
— The Associated Press contributed reporting to this story.
This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
Crédito: fuente
Prosecutors will again seek the death penalty for convicted killer Scott Peterson in the slaying of his pregnant wife and unborn son nearly 19 years ago.The Friday decision comes as a county judge considers throwing out his underlying conviction because of a tainted juror.Peterson, 47, appeared remotely from San Quentin Prison during a scheduled court hearing in Modesto. During the appearance, it was also decided that Pat Harris, one of Peterson’s original defense team attorneys, will represent Peterson privately. There is also a possibility that the whole trial itself will be done over again in San Mateo County. Last week, the state Supreme Court ruled a San Mateo County judge must consider whether Peterson’s murder convictions should be tossed out due to juror misconduct. Peterson was convicted in 2004 in the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her death. He also was convicted of second-degree murder of their unborn son, Connor. Investigators say Peterson took the bodies from their Modesto home and dumped them from his fishing boat into San Francisco Bay, where they surfaced months later. Peterson has maintained his innocence.In August, the state Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s death sentence. The justices cited “significant errors” in jury selection.The court said potential jurors were improperly dismissed after saying they personally disagreed with the death penalty but would be willing to follow the law and impose it.California has not executed anyone since 2006, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has a moratorium on executions for as long as he is governor.– The Associated Press contributed reporting to this story. This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
Prosecutors will again seek the death penalty for convicted killer Scott Peterson in the slaying of his pregnant wife and unborn son nearly 19 years ago.
The Friday decision comes as a county judge considers throwing out his underlying conviction because of a tainted juror.
Peterson, 47, appeared remotely from San Quentin Prison during a scheduled court hearing in Modesto. During the appearance, it was also decided that Pat Harris, one of Peterson’s original defense team attorneys, will represent Peterson privately.
There is also a possibility that the whole trial itself will be done over again in San Mateo County. Last week, the state Supreme Court ruled a San Mateo County judge must consider whether Peterson’s murder convictions should be tossed out due to juror misconduct.
Peterson was convicted in 2004 in the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her death. He also was convicted of second-degree murder of their unborn son, Connor.
Investigators say Peterson took the bodies from their Modesto home and dumped them from his fishing boat into San Francisco Bay, where they surfaced months later. Peterson has maintained his innocence.
In August, the state Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s death sentence. The justices cited “significant errors” in jury selection.
The court said potential jurors were improperly dismissed after saying they personally disagreed with the death penalty but would be willing to follow the law and impose it.
California has not executed anyone since 2006, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has a moratorium on executions for as long as he is governor.
— The Associated Press contributed reporting to this story.
This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
