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Scott Peterson's longtime lawyer claims 'new' evidence could force courts to revisit his murder conviction
- Peterson’s longtime lawyer says new evidence could trigger another court review of the murder conviction.
- The claim comes ahead of a summer documentary about the case and a related docuseries.
- Geragos points to a burned-out van near the Petersons' house as potentially connected evidence.
- Peterson’s defense alleges prosecutors initially hid critical evidence that could support exoneration.
- The Los Angeles Innocence Project represents Peterson and said it will appeal the ruling to a higher court.
- Peterson was convicted of killing his wife Laci and their unborn son in December 2002 in Modesto, California.
- Geragos described a past testimony as not testing certain evidence in real time, prompting questions about the investigation.
- A two-part A&E documentary titled 'Scott Peterson: The New Evidence' is slated for July.
- Witnesses reportedly told Modesto Police they saw Laci Peterson the morning of December 24 but were not vetted.
- The case continues to attract attention as a high-profile murder investigation and ongoing legal battles.
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