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San Mateo County Superior Court
Coverage of San Mateo County Superior Court in the Nexus archive.
- Cosmetologist sentenced after Kim Kardashian look-alike model dies in Burlingame
A cosmetologist was sentenced for the death of a Kim Kardashian look-alike model after botched butt injections in Burlingame. Vivian Alexandra Gomez was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the death of OnlyFans model Christina Ashten Gourkani.
- Scott Peterson's longtime lawyer claims 'new' evidence could force courts to revisit his murder conviction
Scott Peterson's defense team claims new evidence, including a burned-out van near his home and unvetted witness accounts, could challenge his 2002 murder conviction. A court denied their recent appeal, but the Los Angeles Innocence Project plans to pursue higher courts, citing DNA retesting and exculpatory information.