Scott Peterson Assaulted During Prison Pickleball Match: Scott Peterson was attacked during a pickleball match at Mule Creek State Prison near Sacramento earlier this month. The attacker, 39-year-old Charles Miles, said he did not initially recognize Peterson and believed he was charging at him with a weapon. The supposed weapon was a paddle, and Peterson was retrieving a ball when the incident occurred.
Misunderstanding Leads to Violence
Miles, who is also serving time for murder, said he thought Peterson was invading his personal space. According to a report by Megan Cassidy of the San Francisco Chronicle, another inmate shouted, “Hey, that’s the baby killer!” before the altercation began. Miles then punched Peterson multiple times.
“It just triggered a primal urge in me. That’s when I just took fight on him, and I just beat the living f— out of him.” – (Charles Miles)
Religious Justification for the Attack
Miles claimed that his attack on Peterson was part of a divine plan. He told Cassidy that the fight occurred in the same spot where he had prayed the day before.
“God made this happen. It was God’s plan for sure.” – (Charles Miles)
Miles also shared that he had prayed for God to use him as a “vessel of [His] will” just one day before the incident. Both Peterson and Miles suffered minor injuries from the altercation.
“In his prayers the day before the attack, Miles said he had asked God to “let your will be done,” and to “use me as a vessel of your will.” Miles said he believes the location of his confrontation with Peterson was a signal from God.” – (Cassidy)
Background on Peterson and Miles
Peterson is serving a life sentence without parole for the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner. Miles, who is also incarcerated for murder, is eligible for parole in December 2031.
News in Brief: Scott Peterson Assaulted During Prison Pickleball Match
Scott Peterson was attacked during a pickleball match at Mule Creek State Prison. Charles Miles, 39, assaulted him after mistakenly thinking Peterson was armed. The fight took place near where Miles had prayed the previous day. Both men sustained minor injuries. Miles believes the attack was part of a divine plan.
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