Scott Peterson's family is grateful the California Supreme Court ordered a second look at his conviction for killing his pregnant wife and unborn child, his sister-in-law told Fox News on Thursday. The court on Wednesday sent Peterson’s case back to San Mateo County Superior Court after determining that a juror committed "prejudicial misconduct. Peterson’s sister-in-law, Janey Peterson, told Fox News the family is “grateful for the court’s ruling.”“As the court takes a closer look, we are confident they will find enough evidence to warrant a reversal of Scott’s conviction,” Janey Peterson said. “We look forward to Scott being granted a new trial in the coming months.”Peterson was convicted in 2004 of first-degree murder of Laci Peterson, 27, who was eight months pregnant. The state Supreme Court overturned Peterson's death sentence in August, citing "significant errors" in jury selection.

Source: Fox News October 16, 2020 02:15 UTC