David Pearce seeks new trial before sentencing in California

David Pearce, a Hollywood producer convicted of murdering models Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, has changed his legal team just before sentencing. He now seeks a new trial, claiming errors in the original proceedings. Pearce faces a sentence of 148 years to life in prison after being found guilty last month. His former attorney expressed doubt about the success of the new trial motion, while Pearce's new lawyers plan to file necessary documents by June 30. The two women died in November 2021 after being drugged and left at hospitals. Pearce was found guilty of their murders, along with multiple sexual assault charges involving other victims.