The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson. The nonprofit organization, which represents people convicted of crimes who want to prove their innocence, is seeking new evidence in Peterson's original trial. "The Los Angeles Innocence Project (LAIP) represents Scott Peterson and is investigating his claim of actual innocence," a spokesperson for the organization said in a statement. Peterson and the Los Angeles Innocence Project are seeking new materials to be presented in court to prove his innocence in the case in an effort to eventually overturn his conviction, the filing stated. Scott Peterson listens during a hearing at the San Mateo County Superior Court in Redwood City, Calif., in 2022.

---

Persons: Scott Peterson, Laci Peterson, Conner, Peterson, Jeff Chiu, Richelle, Peterson ”, ” Organizations: Angeles Innocence, ABC News, NBC Bay, Los Angeles Innocence, San, Court Locations: California, San Mateo County, Redwood City, Calif, Berkeley Marina