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Michael Peterson argues for a retrial
1:10:48 - 1:14:41 (03:52)
Michael Peterson, who was arrested for killing his wife Kathleen, argued for a retrial on the basis that the crucial blood pattern expert in the case had given false testimony against him. The judge criticized the expert's work, and Peterson was released on a $300,000 bond.
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After the conviction of Michael Peterson was overturned due to perjured testimony, his case goes back to court for a new hearing.
1:10:48 - 1:11:47 (00:59)
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After the conviction of Michael Peterson was overturned due to perjured testimony, his case goes back to court for a new hearing. The defense argues that the prosecution used flawed evidence and witnesses to secure a conviction in the original trial.
ChapterMichael Peterson argues for a retrial
EpisodeDown the Back Staircase
PodcastDateline NBC
Michael Peterson, who was arrested for killing his wife Kathleen, was granted a retrial on the grounds that false testimony was given against him.
1:11:52 - 1:14:41 (02:49)
Summary
Michael Peterson, who was arrested for killing his wife Kathleen, was granted a retrial on the grounds that false testimony was given against him. The judge criticized the work of the blood pattern expert on the case and Peterson was released on a $300,000 bond.