Will Drew Peterson get a new trial?

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Friday, August 16th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 70) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year concurrent 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. Will County
Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre. State Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defense assistant public defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 4/1/24 reference post #217 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-11

4/4/24 Minute entry. People of the State present by Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defendant present in custody of the Illinois DOC & by Assistant Public Defenders Jason Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins. Matter comes on for status as to fitness issues. State indicates they do not have a bona fide doubt as to defendant's fitness. Court finds no bona fide doubt as to defendant's fitness. Defendant's request for a second fitness evaluation to be conducted is denied. Defense is ordered to file any pleadings by 5/31/24. State is ordered to file any response by 6/28/24. Defense is ordered to file any reply to State's response by 7/17/24. Matter is continued for status as to pleadings in front of the Honorable Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre. Writ is ordered discharged. Defendant is remanded. 4/5/24 Docket update: Demand for speedy trial.
5/1/24 Docket updates: Motion for certification, for discovery, to vacate, to remove conditions, to disqualify & to dismiss petition. 5/20/224: Response to Respondent’s motions to vacate, for discovery, for certification of a question, to dismiss petition, to disqualify & to remove any conditions of release. Corrected 5/22/24: The People's responses were accepted in error into the incorrect case #. The correct case # should be 24CC1 & the documents have been filed & scanned there as of 5/22/24. 5/28/24: Replies [5] in support of motion to vacate or modify gag order, support of motion to remove any conditions of release & support of motion to disqualify.
5/29/24 Update: Continue generally. People present by Jon Walters. Defendant not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defenders Jason Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins appear on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on at Court's request. By agreement of the parties, matter is continued for briefing status. 7/17/24 status date to stand.
5/30/24 Update: Continue generally. People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois OC. Assistant Public Defender Jason B. Strzelecki appears on defendant's behalf. Chris Watkins from Probation is also present. Matter comes on for status on briefing schedule. Briefing schedule is stricken. Matter is continued for filing of defendant's anticipated motion to reconsider additional medical testing relating to fitness issues. Copy of April 4, 2024 transcript of court proceeding is tendered to Judge in open Court. 7/17/24 hearing is stricken. Next hearing on 7/9/24.
7/9/24 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Jon Walters. Defendant not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status on additional medical testing relating to fitness. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status on obtaining neuropsychologist for consultation. Next status hearing on 8/16/24 @ 9:30am.
 
@faithx - any updates yet for this case? TIA! :)
Event Date Docket Entry
08/15/2024 By Agreement
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant not
present. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, SAMANTHA KERINS appears on
defendant's behalf. Matter comes on at defendant's request. By
agreement of the parties, case is continued for status on obtaining
an expert witness. August 16, 2024 is stricken.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
09/05/2024 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic
 
Event Date Docket Entry
08/15/2024 By Agreement
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant not
present. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, SAMANTHA KERINS appears on
defendant's behalf. Matter comes on at defendant's request. By
agreement of the parties, case is continued for status on obtaining
an expert witness. August 16, 2024 is stricken.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
09/05/2024 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic

Thank you! :)
 
Thursday, Sept. 5th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 70) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year concurrent 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. Will County
Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre. State Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defense assistant public defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 5/30/24 reference post #221 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-12

7/9/24 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Jon Walters. Defendant not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status on additional medical testing relating to fitness. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status on obtaining neuropsychologist for consultation. Next status hearing on 8/16/24 @ 9:30am.
8/16/24 Update: People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant not present. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defender Samantha Kerins appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on at defendant's request. By agreement of the parties, case is continued for status on obtaining an expert witness. 8/16/24 hearing is stricken. Next status hearing on 9/5/24 @ 9:30am.
 
@faithx - any updates yet on his case? TIA! :)
Event Date Docket Entry
09/05/2024 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant not
present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois Department of
Correction. Assistant Public Defenders, SAMANTHA KERINS and JASON
STRZELECKI are present on behalf of defendant. Matter comes on for
status on expert witness. Matter is continued for further status on
same.
08/27/2024 MOTION TO WITHDRAW

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
09/19/2024 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic
 
Event Date Docket Entry
09/05/2024 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant not
present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois Department of
Correction. Assistant Public Defenders, SAMANTHA KERINS and JASON
STRZELECKI are present on behalf of defendant. Matter comes on for
status on expert witness. Matter is continued for further status on
same.
08/27/2024 MOTION TO WITHDRAW

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
09/19/2024 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic

Thank you! :)
 
Thursday, September 19th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 70) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year concurrent 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. Will County
Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre. State Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defense assistant public defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 7/9/24 reference post #225 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-12

8/16/24 Update: People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant not present. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defender Samantha Kerins appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on at defendant's request. By agreement of the parties, case is continued for status on obtaining an expert witness. 8/16/24 hearing is stricken. Next status hearing on 9/5/24 @ 9:30am. 8/27/24 Docket update: Motion to Withdraw.
9/5/24 Update: Continue Generally. People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defenders Samantha Kerins & Jason Strzelecki are present on behalf of defendant. Matter comes on for status on expert witness. Matter is continued for further status on same. Next status hearing on 9/19/24 @ 9:30am.
 
@faithx - any updates yet? TIA! :)
Event Date Docket Entry
09/19/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant not
present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, SAMANTHA KERINS appears on
defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status on potential expert
witness. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for
further status on expert witness.

09/18/2024 MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE
09/16/2024 MOTION TO DISSOLVE GAG ORDERS
09/12/2024 NOTICE OF DEFENSES
09/11/2024 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS
09/11/2024 MOTION FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS
09/11/2024 MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY
09/11/2024 MOTION FOR DISCOVERY

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
10/21/2024 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic
 
Event Date Docket Entry
09/19/2024 Continuance by Defendant
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant not
present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, SAMANTHA KERINS appears on
defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status on potential expert
witness. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for
further status on expert witness.

09/18/2024 MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE
09/16/2024 MOTION TO DISSOLVE GAG ORDERS
09/12/2024 NOTICE OF DEFENSES
09/11/2024 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS
09/11/2024 MOTION FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS
09/11/2024 MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY
09/11/2024 MOTION FOR DISCOVERY

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
10/21/2024 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic
Thank you!
 
Monday, October 21st:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 70) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year concurrent 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. Will County
Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre. State Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defense assistant public defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 8/16/24 reference post #229 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-12

9/5/24 Update: Continue Generally. People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defenders Samantha Kerins & Jason Strzelecki are present on behalf of defendant. Matter comes on for status on expert witness. Matter is continued for further status on same. Next status hearing on 9/19/24 @ 9:30am. 9/11/24 Docket updates: Motion for Discovery; motion to compel discovery, Motion for Bill of Particulars. Demand for Bill of Particulars. 9/12/24 Docket update: Notice of defenses. 9/16/24 Docket update: Motion to dissolve gag orders. 9/18/24 Docket update: Motion for change of venue.
9/19/24 Update: People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defender Samantha Kerins appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status on potential expert witness. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status on expert witness. Next status hearing on 10/21/24 @ 9:30am.
 
@Niner

Event Date Docket Entry
10/18/2024 Motion TO CONTINUE HEARING
10/18/2024 Notice of Motion

10/10/2024 Continue Generally
People present by NO ASSISTANT. Defendant by Assistant Public
Defender Samantha Kerrins standing in for JASON R. STRZELECKI.
Matter comes on by request. Date of October 21, 2024, is stricken.
Matter is continued for hearing. Attorney General's Office to
notify Will County State's Attorney's Office of change in date.

09/25/2024 Motion TO DISSOLVE
09/25/2024 Notice OF FILING

09/23/2024 Minute Entry
People of the State present by JON WALTERS. Defendant not present.
Assistant Public Defender, JASON STRZELECKI appears on defendant's
behalf. Matter comes on at Court's request to clarify filings. The
following filings are ordered stricken from this matter: Motion to
Withdraw - Adam Altman; Motion to Withdraw - Joseph Lopez; Motion
to Withdraw - Milan Filipovich; Respondent's Motion for Change of
Venue; Motion for Discovery; Motion to Compel Discovery or for
Sanctions of Dismissal; Motion for Bill of Particulars;
Respondent's Demand for Bill of Particulars; and Notice of
Defenses. All documents filed in error.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
10/24/2024 9:30 am 502 Motions
12/05/2024 1:30 pm 502 Hearing

Link: iPublic
 
@Niner

Event Date Docket Entry
10/24/2024 By Agreement
People present by COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN and JON WALTERS. Defendant is
in custody of the Illinois Department of Correction and was not
transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender, JASON R.
STRZELECKI and Assistant Public Defender, SAMANTHA KERRINS appear
on defendant's behalf. JOEL BRODSKY appears via zoom. Matter comes
on for defendant's motion to continue. By agreement of the parties,
case is continued for hearing on motion to lift gag order. December
5, 2024 is stricken.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
11/20/2024 1:30 pm 502 Hearing

Link: iPublic
 

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