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Why Was Scott Peterson's Death Penalty Overturned? Inside His Sentencing

Scott Peterson was sent to death row in 2005 after being convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner. But 15 years later, the California Supreme Court threw out that death sentence — and the reason had nothing to do with new evidence about the crime itself. It came down to how the jury was picked. Here’s a breakdown of why Scott’s death sentence was overturned, where his case stands now and what his legal team is fighting for next. Scott Peterson’s Death Sentence Was Overturned in August 2020 Scott has been in custody since his arre...