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Post by pamela15 on Oct 2, 2005 23:17:42 GMT -5
Does anyone know the particulars behind this upcoming hearing, even though Scott was convicted, the controversy over his conviction and the possibility that he could be released in the future through appeals; can the judge set the money aside due to the controversy or will he/she award Ms. Rocha the money due to the current circumstance?
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Post by smoke52020 on Oct 3, 2005 10:52:14 GMT -5
Does anyone know the particulars behind this upcoming hearing, even though Scott was convicted, the controversy over his conviction and the possibility that he could be released in the future through appeals; can the judge set the money aside due to the controversy or will he/she award Ms. Rocha the money due to the current circumstance? |
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Post by Maggie on Oct 3, 2005 12:09:11 GMT -5
Smoke I think you are right, that's why Geragos is fighting it.
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Post by Maggie on Oct 3, 2005 12:20:44 GMT -5
Laci Peterson Life Insurance Hearing Set
(AP) - MODESTO, Calif.-A judge on Tuesday set an Oct. 21 court date to decide who will collect Laci Peterson's $250,000 life insurance policy.
Sharon Rocha, the mother of the slain pregnant teacher, has petitioned the court for the money. But Scott Peterson's attorney, Mark Geragos, won't give up his client's claim to the money until he has exhausted appeals of his conviction in her murder.
Rocha's attorney, Adam Stewart, said Tuesday after a brief court hearing that it could take "a quarter of a century to find out whether he's exonerated or put to death."
A telephone call to Geragos was not immediately returned.
Peterson was convicted and sentenced to death last year for killing his pregnant wife and the fetus she carried. He maintains his innocence.
A $25 million wrongful death lawsuit filed against Scott Peterson by Laci Peterson's family is set for trial April 4.
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Post by caphill on Oct 20, 2005 18:30:47 GMT -5
Smoke I think you are right, that's why Geragos is fighting it. Why? Does he want that money, too? If he is successful in his appeals and wins an acquittal through a new trial or new exonerating evidence, he would legally, morally and rightfully be entitled to the life insurance on a policy he paid for. He would be entitled to Laci's half of the house and other things that went into her estate other than the grandmother's estate that rightfully would go to Brent and Amy. |
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Post by Maggie on Oct 20, 2005 23:32:48 GMT -5
Why? Does he want that money, too? If he is successful in his appeals and wins an acquittal through a new trial or new exonerating evidence, he would legally, morally and rightfully be entitled to the life insurance on a policy he paid for. He would be entitled to Laci's half of the house and other things that went into her estate other than the grandmother's estate that rightfully would go to Brent and Amy. I totally agree Caphill. Thank you for a great post! |
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Post by rain on Oct 21, 2005 14:33:12 GMT -5
FYI - Judge Rules Laci Peterson's Insurance Money Will Go to Mother Written for the web by Elizabeth Bishop, Internet News Producer It appears Scott Peterson has given up his claim to the life insurance policy on his dead wife. A Stanislaus County judge on Thursday tentatively ruled the money should go to Laci Peterson's mother, Sharon Rocha. Scott Peterson's attorneys declined to contest the ruling, which will become final today. His attorneys initially argued the money should not be distributed until Peterson's appeals had been exhausted. Scott Peterson was convicted last November of killing his wife and their unborn son. In March he was sentenced to death, which triggered automatic appeals, a process that can take decades. Rocha's attorney argued she should not have to wait that long. The judge agreed and ruled Peterson has no claim to the money because, according to state law convicted murderers forfeit their rights as beneficiaries. The policy, issued by Principal Life Insurance of Des Moines, Iowa is worth $256,429. The money has been deposited with the court. www.news10.net/storyfull2.aspx?storyid=13810 |
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Post by Maggie on Oct 22, 2005 7:40:03 GMT -5
As somebody who believes in Scott Peterson's innocence 100%.... I can only say that Scott continues to be a victim.
IN MY OPINION- The people who have taken so much from him..... will someday see the truth and will have to live with what they have done to him..... and how they dishonored Laci's memory by persecuting the man she loved.
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Post by smoke52020 on Oct 22, 2005 16:31:13 GMT -5
As somebody who believes in Scott Peterson's innocence 100%.... I can only say that Scott continues to be a victim. IN MY OPINION- The people who have taken so much from him..... will someday see the truth and will have to live with what they have done to him..... and how they dishonored Laci's memory by persecuting the man she loved.
I feel so very badly for Scott and his family. Of course I feel awful for Laci's family also but they convicted the wrong man for their daughters murder. Now even though he has appeals he is not entitled to his wife insurance money either, unbelievable. |
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Post by caphill on Oct 22, 2005 17:22:08 GMT -5
I am confused with report about the decision to release the money to the Rochas. The article says the judge tentatively ruled that the money should go to Sharon Rocha. What happened to Dennis Rocha,who would be equally entitled if Scott is not exonerated The money is to be deposited with the court. Why is there no mention when the money is to be disbursted to Sharon. It is possible this is not a completely accurate report of the decision. Is it possible that tentatively means there is an open appeal from Scott's attorney and the courts are holding the money until there is due process?
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Post by yummihunnibunni on Oct 22, 2005 18:29:58 GMT -5
Being that I have always believed in Scott, I dont doubt that he has decided not to contest the decision by the judge to allow Sharon to have the money. If you think about it, yeah he did cheat, which as Smoke said, its almost as common as buying eggs and milk but what was the motive of this case. I think that him not contesting is just another point that he had no reason to murder Laci. He didnt do it cause he got caught cheating, cause he wanted to be with only Amber, cause he didnt want a child, cause he wanted a divorce.... non of that panned out... and now we also see, if wasnt for the money either.... are the people who convicted him seeing this??? Do you ever think that perhaps they go to bed some nights thinking that the made a BIG mistake?They were horrified by photos and stories that they blamed the first person that the DA told them to blame. As for as the money... now Sharon gets to profit. I fell terrible for her and being a mom myself that has lost a child, I can understand her loss but come on... what will she do with this money now? Get a hair cut and buy some shoes? I wouldnt want the money. If i thought that my son in law murdered my daughter.... I wouldnt want as penny.... thinkin it was blood money. She too should give it to a good cause.
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Post by onelastpost on Oct 22, 2005 19:10:34 GMT -5
As somebody who believes in Scott Peterson's innocence 100%.... I can only say that Scott continues to be a victim. IN MY OPINION- The people who have taken so much from him..... will someday see the truth and will have to live with what they have done to him..... and how they dishonored Laci's memory by persecuting the man she loved. I think its wrong to bring Laci into this.... because he was not only the man she loved, but also the man that cheated on her... this of course does not warrant a death sentence, nothing does, but it does not speak FOR him either... |
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Post by yummihunnibunni on Oct 22, 2005 19:28:53 GMT -5
Anja~ Im not really understanding ur post.... lets just say scott did kill laci ( which i feel horrible for even entertaining the thought which will prolly give me nightmares tonight ) what was the motive then? Why not bring Laci in it, shes the center of the case. The case should have never been about Scott, it should be about Laci and the people that kidnapped and killed her. If he is guilty... he didnt do it for the money... he doesnt want it. He didnt do it for Amber.... she was a piece of tush to him. He didnt do it to be free of Laci... they were happy together, they loved each other, even the people who dont believe in Scott say that they were.... So what exactly do u mean by ur post?
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Post by onelastpost on Oct 22, 2005 19:52:30 GMT -5
Anja~ Im not really understanding ur post.... lets just say scott did kill laci ( which i feel horrible for even entertaining the thought which will prolly give me nightmares tonight ) what was the motive then? Why not bring Laci in it, shes the center of the case. The case should have never been about Scott, it should be about Laci and the people that kidnapped and killed her. If he is guilty... he didnt do it for the money... he doesnt want it. He didnt do it for Amber.... she was a piece of tush to him. He didnt do it to be free of Laci... they were happy together, they loved each other, even the people who dont believe in Scott say that they were.... So what exactly do u mean by ur post? He cheated on her, so in my book that does mean he did not love her as much as he might say now... I am not accusing him of being the killer... don't get e wrong, but if he loved her, there would not have been any Amber in first place.... |
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Post by yummihunnibunni on Oct 23, 2005 0:40:51 GMT -5
Anja~ this is only my opnion. when i was with my daughters father.... who i loved very much... he cheated, a few times. I found out, i knew, etc... did i think he was gonna kill me... nope. And we hardly ever got along... the point is... guys cheat and so do females but where is their heart. I knew my ex was cheating but i also knew and still know that im the only person that hes ever gonna love, ever. he could go out an do 100 chicks in one weekend but i knew that it was me that he loved. everyone elses was ass. thats it. Ok so what, scott cheated.... doesnt mean that he didnt love Laci. if he didnt love her, he wouldnt have married her and been with her for what.... almost 10 years... thats a long time to be with someone if they dont have ur heart wouldnt ya think. scotts heart was with Laci, even if jr wasnt.
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