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Families, Legal Group Sue to Block Scott Peterson Resentencing Rule

8/12/2026

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Victims’ families and the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation sued on July 15 to block a parole board rule that could allow resentencing of Scott Peterson.
California's Administrative Law approved the rule on July 9, set to take effect in October 2026, violating Marsy’s Law (Prop. 9, 2008).
Anne Marie Schubert, CJLF president, says the board lacks authority.
Sharon Rocha says the change would force families to relive trauma and could reopen Peterson’s case.

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Story summary

Victims’ families and the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation sued on July 15 to block a parole board rule that could allow resentencing of Scott Peterson.
California's Administrative Law approved the rule on July 9, set to take effect in October 2026, violating Marsy’s Law (Prop. 9, 2008).
Anne Marie Schubert, CJLF president, says the board lacks authority.
Sharon Rocha says the change would force families to relive trauma and could reopen Peterson’s case.