Scott Peterson Finds Legal Process ‘Frustrating’ Amid Resentencing In Laci Peterson Case

Scott Peterson is growing frustrated with the legal process surrounding Laci Peterson’s murder case. On Wednesday, Scott Peterson was resentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was sentenced to death for the murder of his pregnant wife.

During the resentencing, Peter asked for the chance to talk to his late wife’s family in court. However, the judge denied that request.

“What Scott wanted to do was to make it clear that how he’s been presented in the media and the court isn’t who Scott Peterson is,” Pat Harris, Peterson’s attorney, told “Today.”

However, the judge allowed Laci Peterson’s family to address Scott in front of the court. “Laci and Connor will always be dead and you will always be their murderer,” said her mother Sharon Rocha.

Harris claimed this was just one of several legal setbacks that Peterson has faced. “It’s been difficult for him because his lawyers, myself included, have asked him, just let the process play out,” Harris explained.

“Continue to allow the process play out and eventually you’ll have your opportunity. And I believe it’s been frustrating for him which is understandable.”

Harris added, “He’s been sitting in a jail cell now for almost 18 years and he wants the opportunity for people to know that he is innocent and that he would never have hurt Laci and Conner and I think it’s frustrating for him.”

Peterson’s legal team believes they have a chance at a new trial after learning some jurors were improperly dismissed and other potential jury misconduct.

The defense insists that they can prove a burglary that took place across the street from the Petersons’ home was connected to Laci’s 2002 disappearance.

“We believe we have evidence that the people who actually were involved (in the burglary) are people who have a very violent criminal history, and we believe we can prove that that is much more likely as to what happened rather than Scott having killed his wife,” Harris said.

A hearing for the request is expected to take place in February.