The notorious prison on the edge of the San Francisco Bay, where Peterson spent the past 17 years on Death Row, is generally not considered a preferred destination, but the state prison has somethi…
REDWOOD CITY — After nearly four months as an inmate in the San Mateo County Jail, Scott Peterson made a special request through his lawyers on Friday: Transfer me back to San Quentin.
Harris made the request in the midst of an evidentiary hearing where Peterson is attempting to convince the judge to overturn his 2004 murder conviction and grant him a new trial. Peterson’s lawyers and the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s office both rested their cases Friday, but their closing arguments won’t take place until June 29. The delay gives both sides time to file briefs and accommodate schedules.
“This is an important time for you to have access to your client,” Massullo said at the end of the hearing Friday. “He’s to be transported back to San Quentin.”
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