Geragos Speaks Out Despite Gag Order

KSBW Channel.com, CA
Nov 26 2004

POSTED: 10:55 am PST November 26, 2004

LOS ANGELES — Scott Peterson’s attorney is speaking out despite
a gag order, talking about his attempt to get a new jury for the
penalty phase of the trial.

Mark Geragos spoke to reporters after attending an Armenian relief
telethon in Los Angeles Thursday night.

After a week’s delay, the penalty phase of the Peterson trial is
expected to start Monday. Geragos has filed a motion asking that the
same jury that convicted Peterson of murder not be allowed to decide
whether he will live or die.

“Actually, what was filed was a request to change venue or get a new
jury. And that’s specifically what’s before the Supreme Court. They
rule between now and Tuesday,” Geragos said.

Geragos said the jury has been tainted by the media coverage of
the trial.

The district and appellate courts have already rejected the defense
attorney’s request for a new jury.