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The Los Angeles Innocence Project agreed to look into one of the most widely publicized murder cases in the U.S., that of Scott Peterson, NBC reports. In 2004, Peterson was convicted of the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn child.

Although he was initially sentenced to death, this sentence was overturned in 2020 by the California Supreme Court.

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson.

The nonprofit organization is seeking new evidence in Peterson's original trial. https://t.co/FkBcKiqCDh

— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 19, 2024

Peterson’s attorneys, members of the Los Angeles Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted, have filed legal papers alleging violations of federal and state constitutional rights. They refer to newly discovered evidence that they think strengthens the claim of Peterson’s innocence.

In this case, which captivated America, Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife in a historic, high-profile trial. Laci Peterson, 27, was eight months pregnant when she mysteriously disappeared on Christmas Eve 2002. The bodies of Laci and her unborn child were found in San Francisco Bay several months later, in April 2003.

The Los Angeles Innocence Project pointed out that its review of the evidence presented at Peterson’s first trial highlighted the absence of several pieces of information crucial to the defense in the case files.

In particular, substantial discrepancies between the police reports and the court records used during the trial were highlighted. New information was revealed, including details of a burglary in the Petersons’ neighborhood, a van fire on the day Laci disappeared in 2002, and documents relating to interviews with key witnesses.

These elements could help determine responsibility for the tragic death of Laci and her unborn child.

Scott Peterson was denied a new trial following allegations of misconduct by a jury member during the original trial.

The decision came more than a year after the California Supreme Court instructed the Superior Court judge to consider whether the juror’s misconduct had compromised the fairness of Peterson’s trial.

Now, the Los Angeles Innocence Project aspires to shed new light on the case.

PepsiCo subsidiary Quaker Oats Company has voluntarily recalled nearly 80 different varieties of its cereals and cereal bars in North America.

The recall, which affects all US states and Canada, follows widespread concerns about possible salmonella contamination, which can cause serious health problems for consumers.

Quaker Canada is voluntary recalling 38 varieties of granola bars and Harvest Crunch cereals due to the potential exposure to salmonella. https://t.co/47Trr6KnIc .

— CBC News (@CBCNews) January 12, 2024

Quaker products affected by the recall are Harvest Crunch Granola, Cap’n Crunch Treat Bars and Quaker Simply Granola Oats. The list also includes snack packs that combine Quaker Chewy bars with Frito-Lay or other chips.

On Quaker’s official website, we find a list of affected products and images enabling consumers to easily identify them for disposal. It should be noted that Quaker has also set up a hotline for consumers to obtain information or a refund during the week, as well as a website providing detailed information on the recalls.

As yet, neither Quaker Oats Company nor its Canadian counterpart has received any confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled cereal bars or granola products.

Salmonella can be particularly dangerous and fatal for children under five, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

This recall follows an outbreak of salmonellosis linked to whole, pre-cut cantaloupes that tragically led to the deaths of people in the United States and Canada.

The FDA is therefore reminding consumers that contaminated foods may look okay, but they can still be harmful to your health. It’s best not to eat them, as a precaution.

The winter season has well and truly begun in Canada, and much of the country – from the Western provinces to the Maritimes – is set to experience extreme winter weather conditions over the next few days, with freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls.

A polar vortex is ushering in Arctic air, bringing the coldest temperatures in 70 years for some areas on the Prairies.

Wind chills could reach -50 degrees Celsius! 🥶#ABwx #SKwx #MBwxhttps://t.co/i34WVmHt70

— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) January 11, 2024

Several warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for extreme weather conditions in western Canada.

In fact, British Columbia is facing brutally low temperatures, with -30 degrees Celcius felt on the north and central coasts, including northern Vancouver Island.

In the Prairie provinces, thermometers are reading as low as -40 degrees Celcius, particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan. In northern Manitoba and the Yukon, temperatures will drop to -50 degrees Celsius with the wind chill.

In Ontario and Quebec, further snow accumulations are also expected.

In Ontario, high winds and snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 centimetres are expected over the weekend.

The coming weekend promises to be an intense one across Quebec, with a powerful winter storm, strong gusts of wind and even a little rain in some areas.

Southern Quebec and the Gaspé Peninsula will be particularly vulnerable.

Just hours before closing arguments in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, Judge Engoron, who presides over the trial, was the victim of a bomb threat at his home.

A bomb threat was made to the home of the judge overseeing Trump's civil fraud trial, just hours before closing arguments are set to begin https://t.co/XUGD6PKOOi

— CNN (@CNN) January 11, 2024

Nassau County police quickly investigated the incident and determined that the call was unfounded.

The trial will go ahead on schedule despite this worrying event, but security has been tightened around Judge Engoron. The prosecution and defense will deliver their final arguments in front of the courtroom, whose security has also been reinforced.

The former president, who had indicated his intention to participate directly in his defense’s closing arguments, had his request denied by Judge Engoron as Trump refused to obey certain rules, including refraining from criticizing New York Attorney General Letitia James or her team and avoiding turning his closing arguments into a campaign speech.

But this incident intensifies the already palpable tension surrounding Trump’s many legal proceedings, since Judge Engoron isn’t the first to have a link to various Trump court cases and fall victim to this kind of maneuvering.

Judge Engoron is expected to render his decision by the end of the month.