Will Drew Peterson get a new trial?

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(6/11)In 2007, Drew Peterson was charged for murdering Kathleen, his third wife; new interviews with Drew's girlfriend, Nicole Speakman.
 
Don't really know "where" to post this - but I guess this thread will do.

Drew Peterson to ask judge to toss out murder conviction

Jan. 2, 2022

CHICAGO -- Drew Peterson, the former Chicago-area police sergeant who was convicted in 2012 of killing his third wife, is set to return to court this month after a judge agreed to hear his motion to vacate the verdict.

Will County Judge Edward Burmilla scheduled the Jan. 21 hearing after finding a 'œgist of a constitutional' claim in Peterson's six-page handwritten motion, according to the Chicago Tribune. Burmilla assigned Peterson a public defender and two investigators from the public defender's office.

Peterson, from the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, is serving a 38-year prison sentence in the 2004 killing of Kathleen Savio. He will follow that sentence with 40 more years after he was convicted in 2016 of plotting to kill the prosecutor who put him behind bars.
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In his motion filed in October, Peterson argues that his lead attorney, Joel Brodsky, did not provide effective counsel. Peterson contends that Brodsky threatened other attorneys with removal from the case if they disagreed with him, and that he wanted to testify in his own defense but that Brodsky would not allow it. Peterson also alleges prosecutorial misconduct and witness intimidation.

Further, he argues that two key witnesses who were allowed to testify under the state's hearsay law should not have been permitted to testify. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous 2017 decision that hearsay testimony from Savio and Stacy Peterson did not violate Drew Peterson's constitutional right to confront his accusers because of evidence that killed he them to prevent their testimony.

The Will County State's Attorney's office said in a 23-page written response that there was no merit to Peterson's claims, and denied any misconduct or witness intimidation.
 
Niner said:
Don't really know "where" to post this - but I guess this thread will do.

Drew Peterson to ask judge to toss out murder conviction

Jan. 2, 2022

CHICAGO -- Drew Peterson, the former Chicago-area police sergeant who was convicted in 2012 of killing his third wife, is set to return to court this month after a judge agreed to hear his motion to vacate the verdict.

Will County Judge Edward Burmilla scheduled the Jan. 21 hearing after finding a 'œgist of a constitutional' claim in Peterson's six-page handwritten motion, according to the Chicago Tribune. Burmilla assigned Peterson a public defender and two investigators from the public defender's office.

Peterson, from the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, is serving a 38-year prison sentence in the 2004 killing of Kathleen Savio. He will follow that sentence with 40 more years after he was convicted in 2016 of plotting to kill the prosecutor who put him behind bars.
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In his motion filed in October, Peterson argues that his lead attorney, Joel Brodsky, did not provide effective counsel. Peterson contends that Brodsky threatened other attorneys with removal from the case if they disagreed with him, and that he wanted to testify in his own defense but that Brodsky would not allow it. Peterson also alleges prosecutorial misconduct and witness intimidation.

Further, he argues that two key witnesses who were allowed to testify under the state's hearsay law should not have been permitted to testify. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous 2017 decision that hearsay testimony from Savio and Stacy Peterson did not violate Drew Peterson's constitutional right to confront his accusers because of evidence that killed he them to prevent their testimony.

The Will County State's Attorney's office said in a 23-page written response that there was no merit to Peterson's claims, and denied any misconduct or witness intimidation.
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"and that he wanted to testify in his own defense but that Brodsky would not allow it. "

I am pretty sure, if not totally positive, that the judge would have asked DP if he wanted to take the stand. AND the judge would have asked if his attorneys had tried to prevent him from making his own decision. I have never seen a murder trial where the judge failed to ask those questions of the defendant.
 
Docket update since 2021.

Event Date Docket Entry
12/30/2021 Notice of Request for Extended Media Coverage

12/30/2021 Notice of Request for Extended Media Coverage

12/17/2021 Copies & Cert. Copies

12/10/2021 E-Copy Copy Work

12/08/2021 Letter(s) from Petitioner

12/07/2021 Notice of Request for Extended Media Coverage

12/07/2021 Notice of Request for Extended Media Coverage

12/06/2021 Case Not On Call

12/06/2021 CF - Minute Entry
Clerk is in receipt of an order appointing the Public
Defender's office to represent Defendant as to his pending
petition for post-conviction relief. See order signed.

12/06/2021 Order

11/30/2021 CF - Continue Generally
People present by COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN. Defendant is in the custody
of Department of Corrections and is not present. Matter comes on
State's motion for additional time to file motion to dismiss. State
withdraws motion for additional time. Assistant Public Defender,
JASON STRZELECKI appears and is orally appointed to represent the
defendant on his petition for post-conviction relief. On motion of
the State, matter continued for status. Defendant to be writ in.

11/30/2021 E-Copy Copy Work

11/29/2021 Motion to dismiss post-conviction petition

11/29/2021 Notice of Motion

11/22/2021 Motion for additional time to file motion to dismiss

11/22/2021 Notice of Motion

11/04/2021 CF - Continue Generally
People present by MARIE Q. CZECH. Defendant is in the custody of
Department of Corrections and is not present. Matter comes on for
status. After having considered the petition, exhibits and applying
the law the Court finds: That Defendant has presented the "gist of
a constitutional" claim. Defendant's request for the appointment of
Counsel is reserved. Matter is continued for further proceedings to
November 30, 2021. See order signed.

11/04/2021 Order

11/03/2021 Matter set for status

10/20/2021 CF - Continue Generally
People present by COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN. Defendant is in the custody
of the Department of Corrections and is not present. Matter comes
on post conviction petition. Matter continued for decision.

10/20/2021 CF - Continue Generally
People of the State present by JOHN M. RICKMON. Defendant does not
appear. Matter comes on for status of post conviction petition.
Matter continued before the Honorable Edward Burmila instaner.


Hearings:
Date Time Room Event
01/21/2022 9:00 am 801 Status

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Schedule.php
 
Friday, January 21st:
*Status Hearing (@9 am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (40 @ time of crime/48 when convicted/now 68) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year sentence. Also convicted (5/31/16) to hire hit-man to murder Will County State's attorney Jim Glasgow & will serve an additional 40 year sentence.
Case summary:
5/20/16: The jury selection process will start Friday, 5/20/16 in Randolph County in southern Illinois, where Peterson, 62, is serving a 38-year-sentence at the maximum security Menard Correctional Center. Opening arguments are scheduled to start Monday, with the trial anticipated to last at least one week. The use of hearsay testimony to convict Peterson in the death of his third wife was proper, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday, 9/21/16 in upholding the conviction. The high court, in a unanimous decision, found that hearsay testimony from Peterson's dead third wife & missing fourth wife did not violate his constitutional right to confront his accusers because of evidence that Peterson killed them to prevent their testimony.
6/18/18 Update: On Monday, 6/18/18, Peterson’s attorney Steve Greenberg filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to review the decision of the state’s high court. In Greenberg’s 38-page filing, he alleges, among other claims, that the use of hearsay testimony — statements that Savio made to family members & in a written statement to police before she died, and statements Stacy Peterson made to her pastor & a divorce lawyer before her disappearance — should never have been allowed. The filing also questioned the legality of allowing divorce attorney Harry Smith to testify at trial about a telephone call in which Stacy Peterson indicated Drew Peterson had killed Savio. 12/14/20: The Will County State's Attorney's Office of Jim Glasgow issued a news release Monday announcing that an Illinois appeals court had rejected Peterson's appeal trying to overturn his conviction for a murder-for-hire that targeted Glasgow himself.
10/20/21 Update: People of the State present by John M. Rickmon. Defendant does not appear. Matter comes on for status of post-conviction petition. Matter continued before the Honorable Edward Burmila instaner. People present by Colleen M. Griffin. Defendant is in the custody of the DOC & is not present. Matter comes on post-conviction petition. Matter continued for decision. 11/4/21: People present by Marie Q. Czech. Defendant is in the custody of DOC & is not present. Matter comes on for status. After having considered the petition, exhibits & applying the law the Court finds: That defendant has presented the "gist of a constitutional" claim. Defendant's request for appointment of Counsel is reserved. Matter is continued for further proceedings to 11/30/21. 11/22/21: Motion for additional time to file Motion to Dismiss. 11/29/21: Motion to Dismiss post-conviction petition. 11/30/21: People present by Colleen M. Griffin. Defendant is in custody of DOC & is not present. Matter comes on State's motion for additional time to file Motion to Dismiss. State withdraws motion for additional time. Assistant public defender Jason Strzelecki appears & is orally appointed to represent the defendant on his petition for post-conviction relief. On motion of the State, matter continued for status. Defendant to be writ in.
12/6/21 Update: Clerk is in receipt of an order appointing the Public Defender's office to represent defendant as to his pending petition for post-conviction relief. 12/7/21: Notice of Request for extended media coverage. 12/30/21: Notice of request for extended media coverage.
1/2/22 Update: Peterson was convicted in 2012 of killing his third wife, is set to return to court this month after a judge agreed to hear his motion to vacate the verdict. Will County Judge Edward Burmilla scheduled on 1/21/22 status hearing after finding a 'œgist of a constitutional' claim in Peterson's six-page handwritten motion. Burmilla assigned Peterson a public defender & two investigators from the public defender's office. Peterson serving a 38-year prison sentence in the 2004 killing of Kathleen Savio. He will follow that sentence with 40 more years after he was convicted in 2016 of plotting to kill the prosecutor who put him behind bars. In his motion filed in October, Peterson argues that his lead attorney, Joel Brodsky, did not provide effective counsel. Peterson contends that Brodsky threatened other attorneys with removal from the case if they disagreed with him & that he wanted to testify in his own defense but that Brodsky would not allow it. Peterson also alleges prosecutorial misconduct & witness intimidation. Further, he argues that two key witnesses who were allowed to testify under the state's hearsay law should not have been permitted to testify. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous 2017 decision that hearsay testimony from Savio & Stacy Peterson did not violate Peterson's constitutional right to confront his accusers because of evidence that killed he them to prevent their testimony. The Will County State's Attorney's office said in a 23-page written response that there was no merit to Peterson's claims & denied any misconduct or witness intimidation.
 
The court site was down yesterday for maintenance - so didn't know this was stricken from calendar & a new date set.

Docket:
Event Date Docket Entry
01/18/2022 Objection to Request for Extended Media Coverage

01/18/2022 Notice of Filing

01/07/2022 CF - Continue Generally
People of the State present by ALEXANDRA MOLESKY. Defendant does
not appear as he is in the custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI,
present for defendant. Matter comes on by agreement. Status date of
January 21, 2022 is hereby stricken, and Defendant's request to be
transported is withdrawn. Matter continued for further status.
Defendant's presence is waived on February 7, 2022 date. See order
signed. *NO FILE IN COURT.

01/07/2022 Order

01/07/2022 Case Not On Call

01/04/2022 Notice of Request for Extended Media Coverage


Hearing:
Date Time Room Event
02/07/2022 9:00 am 801 Status

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Events.php
 
Monday, February 7th:
*Status Hearing (@9 am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (40 @ time of crime/48 when convicted/now 68) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year sentence. Also convicted (5/31/16) to hire hit-man to murder Will County State's attorney Jim Glasgow & will serve an additional 40 year sentence.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 12/30/21 reference post #148 here:
Will Drew Peterson get a new trial?
1/2/22 Update: Peterson was convicted in 2012 of killing his third wife, is set to return to court this month after a judge agreed to hear his motion to vacate the verdict. Will County Judge Edward Burmilla scheduled on 1/21/22 status hearing after finding a 'œgist of a constitutional' claim in Peterson's six-page handwritten motion. Burmilla assigned Peterson a public defender & two investigators from the public defender's office. Peterson serving a 38-year prison sentence in the 2004 killing of Kathleen Savio. He will follow that sentence with 40 more years after he was convicted in 2016 of plotting to kill the prosecutor who put him behind bars. In his motion filed in October, Peterson argues that his lead attorney, Joel Brodsky, did not provide effective counsel. Peterson contends that Brodsky threatened other attorneys with removal from the case if they disagreed with him & that he wanted to testify in his own defense but that Brodsky would not allow it. Peterson also alleges prosecutorial misconduct & witness intimidation. Further, he argues that two key witnesses who were allowed to testify under the state's hearsay law should not have been permitted to testify. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous 2017 decision that hearsay testimony from Savio & Stacy Peterson did not violate Peterson's constitutional right to confront his accusers because of evidence that killed he them to prevent their testimony. The Will County State's Attorney's office said in a 23-page written response that there was no merit to Peterson's claims & denied any misconduct or witness intimidation.
1/4/22: Notice of request for extended media coverage. 1/7/22 Update: People present, defendant does not appear (in custody). Assistant public defender Jason Strzelecki present for defendant. Matter comes on by agreement. Status date of 1/21/22 is stricken & defendant's request to be transported is withdrawn. Matter is continued for further status. Defendant's presence is waived on 2/7/22 for status hearing. 1/18/22: Objection to request for extended media coverage filed by defense.
 
Event Date Docket Entry
02/07/2022 CF - Continue Generally
People present by COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN and MARIE CZECH. Defendant is
in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is not present.
Assistant Public Defenders, JASON STRZELECKI and JULIE PRIMOZIC
appear on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status as to
second stage proceedings. Matter is continued for same. Defendant's
presence is waived on next date.


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
05/18/2022 9:00 am 801 Status
Previous Court Events

link: https://ipublic.il12th.org/Schedule.php
 
Just a docket update.

Event Date Docket Entry
04/20/2022 Copies & Cert. Copies
04/06/2022 Notice of Request for Extended Media Coverage

link: iPublic

still has status hearing tomorrow, 5/18/22
 
Wednesday, May 18th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9 am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (40 @ time of crime/48 when convicted/now 68) was convicted/ sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year sentence. Also convicted (5/31/16) to hire hit-man to murder Will County State's attorney Jim Glasgow & will serve an additional 40 year sentence.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 1/2/22 reference post #150 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-8
1/4/22: Notice of request for extended media coverage. 1/7/22 Update: People present, defendant does not appear (in custody). Assistant public defender Jason Strzelecki present for defendant. Matter comes on by agreement. Status date of 1/21/22 is stricken & defendant's request to be transported is withdrawn. Matter is continued for further status. Defendant's presence is waived on 2/7/22 for status hearing. 1/18/22: Objection to request for extended media coverage filed by defense.
2/7/22 Update: People present by Colleen M. Griffin & Marie Czech. Defendant in the custody of Dpt of Corrections & is not present. Assistant public defenders Jason Strzelecki & Julie Primozic appear on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status as to 2nd state proceedings. Matter is continued on 5/18/22, defendant's presence is waived on next date.
 
Event Date Docket Entry
05/19/2022 Order

05/19/2022 CF - Minute Entry
People present by COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN and JOHN WALTERS.
Defendant is not present; defendant is currently in custody of
Department of Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, JASON
STRZELECKI and MARISA BONDI, appear on behalf of defendant.
Matter comes on defense's emergency motion for an order
prohibiting Joel Brodsky from disseminating or disclosing
information. Motion is granted. Joel Brodsky is hereby enjoined
from speaking about his representation of Mr. Peterson and from
disseminating or disclosing any information regarding such
representation. Joel Brodsky is present and is admonished as to
same. Court date of June 13, 2022 to stand.

05/18/2022 Motion for order prohibiting witness from disclosing

05/18/2022 Notice of Motion

05/17/2022 CF - Continue Generally
People present by COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN and JOHN OLDENS. Defendant
currently in custody with the Department of Corrections and not
present in open court. ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS, JASON STRZELECKI
and MARISA BONDI, appear on behalf of the defendant. By agreement
of the parties, matter is addressed. Matter is continued and reset
for status. Future date of May 18, 2022 is ordered stricken. See
order signed.

05/17/2022 Order


Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
06/13/2022 9:00 am 801 Status

link: iPublic
 
Niner said:
Wednesday, May 18th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9 am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (40 @ time of crime/48 when convicted/now 68) was convicted/ sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year sentence. Also convicted (5/31/16) to hire hit-man to murder Will County State's attorney Jim Glasgow & will serve an additional 40 year sentence.
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"(40 @ time of crime/48 when convicted/now 68)"
There is some kind of error here. 20 years haven't passed between when he was convicted and now. It's only been a little over 9 years.
 
Ozoner said:
"(40 @ time of crime/48 when convicted/now 68)"
There is some kind of error here. 20 years haven't passed between when he was convicted and now. It's only been a little over 9 years.
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Okay - my mistake... :rolleyes: my addition/subtraction was a bit off - and thanks for pointing it out! :)

He was 50 @ the time of the crime in 2003 (where my "mistake" starts out) - he was born 1/5/54 by the way. Arrested at 59 - and now 68.
 
Even if he got the murder conviction overturned, he'd still be in there for the rest of his life on the murder-for-hire charges, so what's the point? I guess it's just an ego-thing and not wanting to be officially known as a convicted murderer, or just wanting more media attention.
 
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