In addition to the death penalty, Friday's hearing addressed the institution of Peterson's legal representation. SCOTT PETERSON BACK IN COURT AFTER CONVICTION REEXAMINATION ORDEREDOn Oct. 14, the California Supreme Court ordered his conviction to be reexamined to determine whether Peterson should receive a new trial. And in August, the Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s death sentence, citing “significant errors” in the jury selection process. SCOTT PETERSON FAMILY REACTS TO HIS CASE BEING RECONSIDERED BY CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURTPeterson was convicted in 2004 of murdering Laci Peterson, 27 at the time, and their unborn son, Connor. Scott Peterson deserves due process and a fair trial, but so do the victims."

Source: Fox News October 23, 2020 16:05 UTC