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[Angel Who Cares]

No Change Of Venue For Drew Peterson Trial
Peterson's Attorneys Also Challenge Law Permitting Hearsay Evidence
Oct 2, 2009 1:36 pm US/Central
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Judge Stephen White said Friday that Peterson can get a fair trial in Will County on charges he killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio.

Peterson's attorney, Joel Brodsky, had argued that publicity over Peterson's missing fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, as well as Savio's mysterious death, had tainted the local jury pool.

Meantime, his lawyers have also asked White to declare unconstitutional a new law &#8211; called Drew's Law &#8211; that would allow certain types of hearsay to be used in court.

White said he'd rule on that motion later Friday.

Article:
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/drew.peterson.case.2.1222862.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson case to remain in Will County
Published: 10/2/2009 1:05 PM
Updated: 10/2/2009 1:46 PM
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A trial date has not been set, but White basically pre-empted the defense request Aug. 13 when he admonished about 240 potential jurors to avoid all Peterson media coverage.

White said he still could move the trial later after the potential jurors are individually questioned if a majority of them say they cannot be impartial.

"That's something that can always be brought up at any time," White said.

Drew Peterson's attorney Joel Brodsky makes his way into the courthouse for today's hearing. Peterson was seeking to move his trial to a more favorable location as well as testing a new law allowing hearsay evidence about what homicide victims said before their deaths to be used in court.

Article:
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=326036

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Judge upholds 'Drew's Law' in Peterson case
October 2, 2009
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A Will County judge Friday upheld a hearsay law seen as critical in the Drew Peterson case.

Judge Stephen White said the so-called Drew's Law is constitutional and can be applied retroactively.

Earlier Friday, White denied a request by Peterson's defense attorneys that the trail be moved out of Will County. Lawyers claimed the former Bolingbrook police sergeant could not get a fair trial here.

Defense attorney's and prosecutors Friday argued the constitutionality of Drew's Law, which allows some types of hearsay as evidence.

In August, Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office sought to intervene in the case because the challenge of the law raised constitutional issues.

Article:
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/...Drew-Peterson-hearsay-upheld-JO100209.article

 

[Rizzy]

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/drew-pete...ard-reveals-home-personality/story?id=8733359

Drew Peterson's Stepdaughter Writing New Book About Years of Alleged Abuse
In a 'GMA' Exclusive, Lisa Ward Said 'Anything Is Possible With Him'
By SARAH NETTER and SANTINA LEUCI
Oct. 5, 2009

The stepdaughter of Drew Peterson said the years of alleged abuse at the hands of a man now accused of killing his third wife had made her realize that "anything is possible with him."

Lisa Ward, the daughter of Peterson's second wife, Vicky Connolly, alleged that the 10 years she spent under Peterson's roof were filled with physical, mental and emotional abuse that ended only when Connolly confronted him about his cheating.

"I always thought he was a jerk," Ward told, "Good Morning America" in an exclusive interview today.

*more at link*

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson's ex-stepdaughter talks
Drew Peterson's former stepdaughter is writing a new book in which she recalls alleged mental and emotional abuse.
Monday, October 05, 2009 | 2:22 PM
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On Friday, a judge denied a change of venue request from Peterson and said statements that Kathleen Savio made before her 2004 death can be introduced as evidence against Peterson in Savio's murder.

His second wife's daughter, Lisa Ward, lived with the couple during Vicki Connolly's 10-year marriage. In her interview on "Good Morning America," Ward called Peterson, "a jerk" and said he threatened her mother's life.

"My mother suffered abuse for years and allowed it," Ward said. "I believe anything is possible."

Ward described Drew Peterson as a strict parent who punished her physically. She lived with him from age 8 to 18.

Article:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7048630
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Drew Peterson's Stepdaughter Writing New Book About Years of Alleged Abuse
In a 'GMA' Exclusive, Lisa Ward Said 'Anything Is Possible With Him'
Oct. 5, 2009
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Lisa Ward, the daughter of Peterson's second wife, Vicky Connolly, alleged that the 10 years she spent under Peterson's roof were filled with physical, mental and emotional abuse that ended only when Connolly confronted him about his cheating.

Ward described Peterson, who married her mother when Ward was 8, as "very strict" and controlling. Although she did not learn about the threat until after Peterson was arrested, Ward said her mother had said that he'd threatened to kill her.

Ward is now co-writing a book detailing the years of alleged abuse and bullying.

Co-author Michelle Lefort said Peterson's abuse of Ward's mother had started almost immediately.

"Within a month of being married, at that point he put a gun to her head after she informed him she would not love him more than she loved Lisa," she said.

Peterson, a former cop, was also so jealous of Ward's relationship with her biological father that he would try to thwart their visits, Ward said.

"Drew did not want me to have anything do to with my father," she said. "He wanted to be my father. He would pull my father over when he was coming into town and delay his visitation with me."

Peterson, who has gained about 20 pounds since entering prison, was in court Friday when a judge ruled that the statements Savio wrote before her death would be admissible in court.

VIDEO: Drew Peterson's Stepdaughter Speaks
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=8752654

Article:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/drew-petersons-stepdaughter-lisa-ward-reveals-home-personality/story?id=

 

[Peculiar Petunia]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-drew-peterson-step-daughter-oct06,0,5722762.story

Chicago Tribune article, content similar to above.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Author of Drew Peterson Book Michelle LeFort Issued Cease and Desist Warning
October 07, 2009
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In the Cease and Desist letter dated Oct. 5, 2009, Peterson's attorney writes: "As I assume that Ms. Ward and Ms. Connolly are not aware, Ms. Michelle LeFort had entered into a written contract to collaborate and co-write a book about the life story of Drew Peterson from Mr. Peterson&#8217;s perspective in February of 2008. Ms. LeFort breached her agreement and then withdrew from this collaboration agreement in March of 2008. In withdrawing from the collaboration agreement, Ms. LeFort agreed that any work she did concerning the life story of Drew Peterson belonged to her collaborating author, who still owns those rights.

Article:
http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1712&z=4

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson civil case can proceed
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 | 4:09 PM
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"The judge didn't stay the case, didn't freeze the case. But he also said that Drew or indicated that Drew can take his Fifth Amendment privilege in answer to any question or any pleading," said Joel Brodsky, Peterson's attorney.

Article:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7064866

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson won't contest judge's insurance ruling
October 15, 2009 6:20 PM
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Former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson won't contest efforts by his homeowner's insurance company to remove itself from a wrongful death lawsuit filed against him, his attorney said today.

A Will County judge recently entered a default judgement in favor of Country Mutual Insurance Co., which underwrote Peterson's $500,000 home insurance policy, after Peterson failed to respond to its June 19 lawsuit. The company argued Peterson's insurance policy did not include coverage of intentionally-inflicted injuries and so it should not be liable for his legal bills or damages.

Article:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/10/peterson-wont-contest-judges-insurance-ruling.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson Legal Team Files Final Brief to Illinois Appellate Court in State's Appeal of Gun Charge Dismissal
Illinois Appeals Court can decide at any time.
October 19, 2009
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In November of 2008 a Will County, Ill. judge dismissed gun charges filed against Peterson.

After the dismissal, the Will County State&#8217;s Attorney appealed to the Illinois Appellate Court.

With the final brief from Peterson's legal team, the matter is now pending with the Illinois Appellate Court.

Peterson Appeal Summary
On November 20, 2008, the Will County Circuit Court dismissed an indictment against Drew Peterson for possession of a firearm with a barrel length of less than 16 inches. The State&#8217;s Attorney appealed, and the Abood Law Firm and the law firm of Brodsky and Odeh responded in the attached brief, which the Abood Law Firm filed in the Appellate Court for the Third District yesterday. In the underlying case, the State refused to comply with the Circuit Court&#8217;s discovery orders, and our firms fought the State&#8217;s conduct. Oral arguments are pending in the Appellate Court, with reply briefs from both parties due in the upcoming months. Check our website regularly for updates.
Link:
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/

MOTION: State's Weapon Charge Appellate Brief
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/State-Brief-Combined.pdf

Weapons Charge Appeal
August 13, 2009
The felony weapons charge brought against Mr. Drew Peterson was dismissed, and the State appealed.
PDF: State's Appellate Brief
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/State-Brief-Combined.pdf

PDF: Defendant's Brief
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.co...ss-Appellant-Brief-and-Argument-on-Appeal.pdf

PDF: Defendant's Rule 361(e) correction letter
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/Clerk-T-081209_00003.pdf

Reply Brief and Argument for Plantiff
October 14, 2009
PDF: Reply Brief and Argument for Plantiff
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/ReplyBriefArgumentforPlaintiffBriefArg_00001.pdf

Reply Brief and Argument on Appeal
October 15, 2009
PDF: Reply Brief and Argument for Defendant Drew Peterson
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/ReplyBriefandArgumentonAppeal_00001.PDF

Drew Peterson's Change of Venue Motion
August 10, 2009
On July 30, 2009 Drew Peterson's legal defense team filed a Motion For Change Of Venue.
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/Motion-Change-Venue.pdf

Motion to have Hearsay Law Declared Unconstitutional
August 10, 2009
Drew Peterson&#8217;s defense team files motion to have hearsay declared unconstitutional as violating the ex post facto provision of the United States Constitution.

PDF: Motion to Exclude Hearsay
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/Motion-to-Exclude-Hearsay-Evidence-of-Savio.pdf

State Response Briefs
September 6, 2009
PDF: Attorney General&#8217;s Response To Drew Peterson&#8217;s Motion To Have Hearsay Law Declared Unconstitutional
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/AGsSignedNotarizedFilingofObjections.pdf

PDF: Will County State&#8217;s Attorney&#8217;s Response To Drew Peterson&#8217;s Motion To Have Hearsay Law Declared Unconstitutional
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/StatesAttorneysSeparateResponsetoMotionopt.pdf

Defendant's Reply
September 11, 2009
PDF: Defendant's Reply to the People's Response
http://www.drewpetersondocuments.com/pdfs/ReplyToStatesAttorneysResponsev4 _1_ Final .pdf

Article:
http://www.prnewschannel.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1747&z=4

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Prosecutors gather evidence to rebut Peterson defense
October 22, 2009 4:43 PM
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The state has subpoenaed autopsy and other reports and records from 14 counties, including Will, Cook and other collar counties on their "bathtub-related fatalities" from 2003 to 2005. A spokesman for the state's attorney's office declined comment.

The subpoenas, dated Oct. 15, read "filed under seal" but are included in public documents on the case.

Article:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/...ather-evidence-to-rebut-peterson-defense.html

 

[chicoliving]

Drew Peterson, accused of killing his third wife, sued JP Morgan Chase in federal court late Monday, accusing the bank of illegally cutting off a sizable home equity credit line.

The suit claims in May 2005, Peterson received a home equity credit line from Chase for $220,000. The credit line — which the former Bolingbrook cop now wants to use to post part of his bond, pay his attorneys and hire expert witnesses — was suspended by the bank in May 2009.

The bank cited “imprisonment” as the cause of the suspension, the suit said.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterson/1848923,drew-peterson-lawsuit-chase-102709.article

 

[chicoliving]

A year ago, Drew Peterson went to New York City to appear on the "Today" show and plead with his missing wife to "Show yourself. Put an end to this nightmare."

The wife, Stacy, who is Peterson's fourth, has not shown herself. And Peterson's living nightmare has gotten worse, as he has been sleeping in the county jail for the past five months while he awaits his trial for allegedly killing his third wife.

Today, the second anniversary of Stacy's disappearance, Peterson will not be appearing on any TV shows. He cannot even phone out from the jail for interviews because Judge Stephen White has restricted the disgraced former Bolingbrook cop's collect-calling privileges.

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/1850111,4_1_JO28_PETERSON_S1-091028.article

 

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More saved pics:
http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm166/crankycrankerson/Stacy Peterson - Kathleen Savio/

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Thieves Steal Tree, Plaque Honoring Stacy Peterson
Thursday Marks 2 Years Since She Was Reported Missing
Oct 29, 2009 7:45 am US/Central
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A tree and plaque commemorating Stacy Peterson were stolen from in front of the Bolingbrook Aquatic Center overnight, two years to the day after Peterson was first reported missing.

Members of the Westbrook Christian Church in Bolingbrook erected the plaque and tree outside of the Aquatic Center, at 200 Lindsey Lane in Bolingbrook. Peterson's family members told CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli they were both stolen overnight.

Article:
http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/stacy.peterson.plaque.2.1278268.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

*Much more info in article!

Back to wall: Is Drew's nephew persecuted?
Man fears jail time over testimony in Peterson murder trial
November 6, 2009
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nephew of Drew Peterson's slain third wife says prosecutors will call him to the witness stand during the disgraced former cop's trial, and he believes the testimony is going to cost him a year of his life.

"This is definitely political," Charlie Doman said of prosecutors supposedly planning to lock him up for the maximum year sentence if he is convicted of misdemeanor battery and obstructing justice in order to keep his testimony above reproach.

Doman, 34, was arrested in July for allegedly attacking his sister's boyfriend and refusing to allow police to shoot his mugshot.

Article:
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/bolingbrooksun/news/1868181,4_1_JO06_CHARLIE_S1-091106.article

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Is Drew Peterson's Nephew Being Persecuted?
Charlie Doman Says Possible Prison Sentence For Criminal Charges Is 'Political'
Nov 6, 2009 8:20 am US/Central
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Doman was initially arrested on a charge of domestic battery for allegedly pushing his own girlfriend, Kristin Locasto, while trying to get at Perez. The charge was later changed to battery for allegedly attacking Perez.

After his arrest, Doman was taken to the Romeoville police station for processing. Things there did not go well.

"I swear to God, they were taking pictures (of me) with cell phones," Doman said. "I wouldn't let them book me. I told them, 'Just take me to jail.'"
This recalcitrance bought Doman the obstructing charge.

Article:
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/peterson.family.nephew.2.1296034.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

An interview with true crime writer Ann Rule
November 6, 2009 4:20 AM
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Ann Rule has become the gold standard of true crime writing for a generation that would say, "Truman Capote who?" It's understandable, considering he merely wrote In Cold Blood, while Rule has gotten inside the heads of killers in 31 books.

She averages one hardcover and one paperback collection a year, and gets at least 5,000 suggestions each year about possible subjects.

But Rule prefers to write about less publicized cases. Don't expect a book about Laci and Scott Peterson. Or the BTK killer. And definitely not Drew Peterson.

"He had his publicist call me and ask me to write a book about his innocence," says Rule. "I thought, no, I don't think so. How could I possibly write a book about his innocence? I think he's guilty."

Article:
http://blogs.suntimes.com/tv/2009/11/an_interview_with_true_crime_w.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson Wants to Sell His House to Fox News
He&#8217;s not gunning for a typical buyer
Updated 8:33 AM CST, Wed, Nov 11, 2009
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Stymied by the market and hobbled by a home equity loan that was pulled by JP Morgan Chase, the alleged killer wants to auction his home to make money for his trial.

But he&#8217;s not gunning for a typical buyer. Drew&#8217;s lawyer, Walter Maksym, wants to sell the home to a news organization as a base camp for covering the trial.

Article:
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/loca...s-to-Sell-His-House-to-Fox-News-69749682.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson's house going to auction block?
November 11, 2009
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"It would be a perfect place for someone like Geraldo Rivera. Don't you think?" Maksym told Sneed.

Peterson, who is in jail charged with the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, was hoping to use the credit line to post part of his bond, pay his attorneys and hire expert witnesses. The credit line was authorized in 2005 and suspended by the bank in May.

Article:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/1876990,CST-NWS-SNEED11.article