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| May.17 |
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County Reimbursed For Peterson Trial |
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| Mar.16 |
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Judge Sentences Peterson To Death| Redwood City: Scott remained impassive for the hearing, despite the emotional words from the family of his wife | |
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| Mar.14 |
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Peterson Attorneys Seek New Trial |
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| Feb.25 |
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Peterson Sentencing Postponed Redwood City: A judge sealed a defense motion requesting a new trial for convicted murderer during a brief court hearing
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| Jan.25 |
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Peterson Sentencing Delayed |
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| Dec.17 |
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Peterson remains cheerful, enjoys mail. Redwood City
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| Dec.16 |
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Peterson Jurors Discuss Penalty Decision. San Francisco
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| Dec.13 |
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Peterson Jurors Request Exhibits |
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| Dec.8 |
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Jackie Peterson Begs for Son's Life. Redwood City
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| Dec.2 |
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Tears as Wedding Photos Shown at Trial |
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| Nov.30 |
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Laci's mother: She wanted to be a mother Redwood City: Laci Peterson's mother took the witness stand in the penalty phase, screaming at her former son-in-law
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| Nov.23 |
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Court Denies Peterson Appeal. San Francisco
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| Nov.22 |
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Judge rules out new jury Redwood City: The judge delayed the start of penalty phase, citing discovery issues between attorneys in exchanging evidence
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| Nov.17 |
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Defense seeks new jury, different venue |
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| Nov.12 |
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Screams of relief, joy as verdict was read |
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Peterson convicted of murder 
Redwood City: Scott Peterson, 32, was convicted of 1st-degree murder for killing his wife and of 2nd-degree in the death of the son
| Geragos told jurors that he would prove that the baby was older when he died than the prosecution said. The prosecution's most compelling evidence was the fact that the bodies of Laci and the baby had washed ashore 4 months after she vanished. The tide shifted toward the prosecution when Peterson's former girlfriend, Amber Frey took the stand
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| Nov.10 |
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Peterson judge removes jury's foreman| Redwood City: The judge dismissed the man in his mid-40s who has medical and law degrees. He was replaced by an alternate | |
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| Nov.9 |
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Judge removes juror in Peterson case Redwood City: A juror was replaced with an alternate. Judge Delucchi ordered the panel to start all over again with their deliberations
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| Nov.8 |
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Jurors divided; judge denies mistrial |
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| Nov.6 |
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Peterson jurors asking to review evidence |
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| Nov.5 |
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Peterson Jury Sequestered for Weekend Redwood City: The jurors finished their third day of deliberations, and faced their first weekend sequestered in a hotel
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| Nov.4 |
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No cameras for Peterson verdict. Redwood City
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| Nov.3 |
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Jury begins deliberation in Peterson trial |
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| Nov.2 |
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Hating Scott not enough to convict. Redwood City
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| Nov.1 |
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Closing arguments in Peterson trial| Redwood City: Prosecutor Rick Distaso says Scott killed wife to be free to live a freewheeling bachelor's life | |
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| Oct.29 |
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Jury will be able consider 2nd-degree Redwood City: The judge ruled the jury will be allowed to consider a lesser murder charge that would spare Scott Peterson
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| Oct.27 |
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Testimony ends in Peterson trial Redwood City: Jurors were sent home with orders to return Monday for closing arguments
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| Oct.26 |
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Peterson's defense team rests |
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| Oct.25 |
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Scott's parents take witness stand. Redwood City
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| Oct.21 |
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Prosecutors deliver blow to defense case |
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| Oct.20 |
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Media analyst silenced by court. Redwood City
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Peterson trial turns to evidence collection |
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| Oct.19 |
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Expert: Petersons in good financial shape |
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Scott prepared to take witness stand?. Redwood City
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| Oct.18 |
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Peterson defense begins case |
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| Oct.12 |
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Peterson trial delayed |
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| Oct.5 |
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Prosecutors rested Peterson case. Redwood City
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| Oct.4 |
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Tidal expert tesifies about bodies |
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| Sep.30 |
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Defense points to detective inconstancies |
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| Sep.28 |
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Peterson Defense Admits to More Affairs |
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| Sep.27 |
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Defense explains Scot suspicious behavior |
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| Sep.23 |
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Detective Lists Reasons to Arrest Scott |
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| Sep.22 |
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Peterson Case Focuses on Baby's Body. Redwood City
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| Sep.20 |
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Scott had own theory of wife's murder |
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| Sep.17 |
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Expert: fetus expelled after her death |
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| Sep.15 |
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Peterson jurors shown autopsy photos Redwood City: Jurors winced and glanced away as they looked at photos of Laci's badly decomposed body cast in larger-than-life images
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| Sep.14 |
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Trial testimony turns to blood and tracking |
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| Sep.9 |
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Dad Questioned About Scott's Fishing. Redwood City
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| Sep.8 |
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Hair found in boat consistent with wife's |
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| Sep.7 |
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Peterson testimony turns to tips, behavior |
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| Sep.2 |
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Peterson testimony turns to surveillance. Redwood City
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| Sep.1 |
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Search Dog Evidence Under Attack |
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| Aug.30 |
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Defense try to poke holes in timeline |
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| Aug.26 |
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Peterson wiretaps not fully functional |
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| Aug.25 |
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Witness once believed coconspirators |
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| Aug.24 |
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Defense Finishes Questioning Amber Frey |
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| Aug.23 |
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Frey takes stand for cross-examination. Redwood City
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| Aug.18 |
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Peterson jury dismissed for week. Redwood City
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| Aug.17 |
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Tapes: Peterson was aware of wiretaps |
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| Aug.16 |
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Tapes: Peterson evasive about wife |
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| Aug.12 |
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Frey confronts Peterson in recorded calls Redwood City: Scott Peterson was evasive and apologetic as he tried to answer questions from his mistress about his missing wife
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| Aug.11 |
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Scott's favorite movie featured wife killing |
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| Aug.10 |
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Frey: she and Peterson got serious sex. Redwood City
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| Aug.5 |
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Trial delayed, while defense investigates Redwood City: Peterson's trial will be delayed so the defense can investigate recently discovered evidence
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| Aug.4 |
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Prosecutors work to show premeditation |
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| Aug.3 |
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Jurors hear Scott ordered pornography |
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| Aug.2 |
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Scott's debts rose before Laci's death |
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| Jul.29 |
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Judge denies requests for mistrial |
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Defense seeking mistrial or dismissal |
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| Jul.26 |
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Jury hears about how to fish on SF Bay |
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| Jul.22 |
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DNA Expert Testifies About Remains |
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| Jul.20 |
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Detective details Scott's affair |
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| Jul.19 |
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Defense Hammers on Cement Weights |
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Detective: Suspicious stains not blood |
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| Jul.15 |
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Defense Pokes More Holes in Case |
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| Jul.14 |
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Lawyers spar over police testimony |
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| Jul.13 |
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Officer: Scott showed no signs of struggle |
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| Jul.12 |
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Testimony turns to search for remains |
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| Jul.8 |
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Prosecutors: Peterson hid body in toolbox |
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| Jul.6 |
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Witnesses tell of discovering Laci's remains |
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| Jul.1 |
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Matchmaker: Scot never said he married |
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| Jun.30 |
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Scott's Sex Life takes Centerstage |
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| Jun.29 |
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Prosecution gets boost from detective |
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| Jun.28 |
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Defense shows explanations for murder |
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| Jun.24 |
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Detective admits he ignored witness. Redwood City
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| Jun.23 |
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Juror removed from Scott Peterson trial Redwood City: Justin Falconer who was spotted talking to Laci brother was removed, but the judge denied a defense request for a mistrial
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| Jun.22 |
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Jurors hear Scott Peterson's own account |
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| Jun.21 |
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Juror allowed to stay on Peterson trial |
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| Jun.17 |
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Prosecutors: monetary motive for murder. Redwood City
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Juror Speaks to Laci's Brother -- On Tape |
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| Jun.14 |
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Defense Attorney Has Outburst |
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| Jun.11 |
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Officer: home quickly deemed crime scene |
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| Jun.10 |
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Defense hones on witness discrepancies |
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| Jun.9 |
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Relative was disturbed by Scott behavior |
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| Jun.8 |
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Prosecution, defense trade fishing stories |
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Laci mother: Son-in-law raised concerns |
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| Jun.7 |
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Testimony from Laci Peterson's mother |
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| Jun.2 |
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Peterson defense attacks case as flimsy. Redwood City
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| Jun.1 |
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Peterson trial opens| Redwood City: Prosecutors: Within a day of reporting his pregnant wife missing, Scott lied about his extramarital affair | |
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| May.27 |
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Jurors seated in Peterson murder trial. Redwood City
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| May.12 |
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Peterson trial delayed |
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| May.11 |
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Judge denies 2nd request to move trial. Redwood City
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| Apr.15 |
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Argument Over 'Stealth Jurors' |
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| Mar.30 |
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Defense accuses retiree of lying |
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| Mar.11 |
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Two-thirds of potential jurors dismissed. Redwood City
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| Mar.4 |
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Jury selection begins in Peterson trial Redwood City: The slow-motion process of choosing the people began when 200 potential jurors answered extensive questionnaires
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| Mar.2 |
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Judge: jurors will hear wiretap evidence. Redwood City
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| Feb.26 |
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Peterson jury will not be sequestered |
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| Feb.25 |
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Laci Peterson's scent tracked to boat, pier. Redwood City
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| Feb.10 |
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Defense objects to use GPS technology Redwood City: Mark Geragos is convincing a judge in the Peterson case that the technology is inaccurate and unreliable
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| Feb.9 |
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Judge orders witness, jurors lists sealed. Redwood City
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| Feb.6 |
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Peterson's defense team ready for trial |
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| Feb.2 |
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Judge bans cameras, delays trial. Redwood City
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| Jan.30 |
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$51,000 for spot next to Peterson trial Redwood City: San Mateo County charges $51,000 television stations seeking a spot outside the County courthouse
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| Jan.27 |
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Judge Delucchi chosen for Peterson trial Redwood City: A retired 72-year-old judge has handled 22 death penalty trials, including one involving the slaying of former Black Panther
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| Jan.23 |
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Peterson Moved to Redwood City The double-murder suspect was moved from Modesto to the San Mateo County Jail. He had a new mugshot taken
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| Jan.22 |
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Judge Arnason Removed from Case |
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| Jan.21 |
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Arnason to preside over Peterson's trial. Redwood City
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| Jan.20 |
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Peterson trial to move to Redwood City The murder case will move to San Mateo County, after judge rejects a prosecution request to keep the case in Modesto
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| May.17 |
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Search continue for Peterson's evidence Richmond: Police divers combed the waters for evidence in the death of 27-year-old Laci in a follow-up investigation
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