Scott Peterson’s Ex-Lawyer Mark Geragos ‘Gratified’ Innocence Endeavor On the Case

The precise reality Scott Peterson‘s case has been taken up by the L.A. Innocence Endeavor might consequence throughout the convicted murderer getting a model new trial … and his former authorized skilled couldn’t be happier.

Mark Geragos, Peterson’s lawyer all through his 2004 trial, joined us Friday on “TMZ Keep,” and we requested him regarding the startling enchancment — Innocence Endeavor attorneys citing “new proof” in courtroom filings obtained by ABC Data.

Mark says he feels “gratified” to have one different set of eyes making an attempt over Scott’s case … and likewise cites Peterson’s decreased sentence as merely thought-about certainly one of many causes the case desires additional evaluation.

Peterson’s dying sentence — for murdering his partner Laci Peterson and their unborn child — was knocked proper right down to life with out parole after the California Supreme Court docket docket said some jurors had been improperly dismissed all through jury alternative.

Geragos says a listening to was ordered concurrently the resentencing, and he thinks that’s what drew the Innocence Endeavor’s consideration  … plus, Mark says the case in opposition to Scott is an “abomination.”

Geragos says he can debunk the complete proof from Peterson’s trial, nevertheless thinks the jury was laser focused on Peterson’s admission he was dishonest on his partner.

The Innocence Endeavor is a nonprofit that works to exonerate people who’ve fallen sufferer to wrongful conviction — one factor Peterson has maintained is the case given that beginning.

The org confirmed it’s repping Peterson, and added it’s “investigating his declare of exact innocence” — though they haven’t elaborated previous that.

Inside the courtroom submitting, the L.A. Innocence Endeavor claims Peterson’s state and federal constitutional rights had been violated and his declare of exact innocence “is supported by newly discovered proof.”

As you would possibly know … Laci was 8 months pregnant with Peterson’s child when she disappeared on Christmas Eve 2002. Her physique was found throughout the San Francisco Bay months later.

Peterson turned a first-rate suspect when it was revealed he was having an affair collectively along with his therapeutic therapeutic massage therapist, and cops arrested him in April 2003. He was found accountable of first-degree murder and second-degree murder.

ABC says the Innocence Endeavor’s asking for a ton of issues related to the case it couldn’t uncover … along with Laci’s watch, proof from a 2002 burglary all through the street from the Petersons’ dwelling, and interviews with a lot of witnesses.

The Stanislaus County D.A.’s Office, which prosecuted Peterson, says, “Mr. Peterson, like all individuals convicted of crimes, is afforded the licensed correct to attraction his conviction with illustration of his deciding on.”