The jurors and the witness are now gone. Prosecutor Koch argues that the defense should not be able to bring in additional statements of Stacy Peterson. Brodsky responds, says the purpose of this testimony is to rebut Rev. Schori’s testimony about what Stacy told him about the night in question. “When she gave her statement back in 2004, she did not provide an alibi or give any indication where...Drew Peterson was.” Judge: “Don’t we have two separate issues here: if he asked her to lie, and if she did lie? You’re trodding a path that has consequences, that might cause me to revisit rulings I’ve made with regards to this whole area . . . just so you understand that . . . you’re the captain of the ship, you just go right away.” Brodsky: “Let me take a moment to talk to my shipmates.” A moment later, Brodsky decides to continue his direct examination of Sgt. Fallat.
In Session The witness and the jurors are returned to the courtroom. Brodsky resumes his direct examination of Sgt. Falat. “You not only interviewed Stacy, with Drew Peterson in the room, but Drew Peterson was also interviewed previously, in the police station?” “Yes.” “Did you see any marks on him, as if he’d been in a struggle?” “No.” “You didn’t see any scratches on his face?” “No.” “You didn’t see anything to indicate he’d been in a struggle?” Objection/Overruled. “No.” “Did anybody ever say anything to you about Kathy sleeping with a knife?” “No, Sir.” “Did anybody say anything to you about Drew Peterson breaking into Kathy Peterson’s house and holding her at knifepoint?” “No, Sir.” “And they knew you were investigating the death of Kathleen Savio?” “Yes.” That ends the direct examination of this witness.
