Drew Peterson's Trial *FIRST WEEK*

[Cubby]

OMG I think he is going to walk.....IMO

IMO Casey and Drew should get together...

I'm still catching up, lol. Casey and Drew getting together, lol. I'm sure many have thought that. It would be one big who is effing over who relationship.
People like them deserve each other.

 

[AbbieNormal]

I've had the same thoughts.

I've been in the Illinois court system (we own a lumber company and had to sue to try to get paid by someone--NOT a good experience and we had NO luck). Anyway, we hit brick walls every where and this was just a civil suit! :banghead:

(PS. Good to see you and you've been in my prayers {hug}

I guess I am saying that NOTHING would surprise me w/ DP. There are many unheard stories (unheard by us) in Bollingbrook about Drew's behavior and the way he conducted himself as a LE officer and as a business owner. My (new) friend who lives across the street is from there and knows a bunch of ppl he had dealings with. Many many stories.

And thank you Shelby, it's one day (and sometimes one hour) at a time. Yesterday was the 6 month mark of her death. My Son in law called me to remind me, as if I would forget.:beats:

 

[concernedmother]

Ive thought for a long time that Casey and Drew would be perfect together. They both deserve each other.

 

[Cubby]

Thanks so much for your great updates, ~n/t~! Including this one! You are great!

I agree. ~n/t~ has been amazing with the trial info here. The thank you button is not enough. Thanks a bunch ~n/t~, you have made this so much easier to follow with all of your updates. thank you! :blowkiss: :gthanks::tyou::yourock:

 

[Madeleine74]

Ive thought for a long time that Casey and Drew would be perfect together. They both deserve each other.

LOL.

As to which character would be the more evil of the two ...it would like debating Ebola versus Necrotizing Fasciitis as the worst disease to get.

 

[Cubby]

I don't think throwing out the entire testimony is fair or right. Sanction the prosecution where it hurts - in their personal wallet. Then do a jury instruction to disregard that part of the testimony.

Just do not cripple justice for the victim. Do they even remember Kathleen and her precious children?

MOO

Amen! I too think throwing out the entire testimony is ridiculous and incredibly insulting to the jurors.

So sad that it appears Kathleen has been forgotten in all of this.

 

[borndem]

At the very least I bet he will try and scare them and make their lives miserable. He is not just going to ignore or forgive them, imo. He is a twisted and evil man, and they will be on his radar for the rest of his free life. imo
As to what he would gain, revenge. He is not a rational man, he is a bitter, sick man. JMO

Yes, katydid - I could see him doing "little" things, like slashing two tires, disconnecting the water or power to your house, throwing a rock through a nice French door, putting a dead animal under your house, just mean 14-yr-old kid tricks, just to make himself laff and smile really big when he sees the person, etc.

 

[Londonrraine]

Amen! I too think throwing out the entire testimony is ridiculous and incredibly insulting to the jurors.

So sad that it appears Kathleen has been forgotten in all of this.

Well first, Kathleen is not the only victim of DP, so let's not forget Stacy either.

And...it's not over yet. Let's see how tomorrow goes.
Maybe the Prosecution doesn't have the greatest case, but i'm hoping that the Defense crying "Mistrial!" twice in two days says that they want out quick, because they dont have a great hand either.

 

[AbbieNormal]

Whew. Kinda bracing myself for today's decision. Casey Anthony trial outcome still has me a little skittish. I wouldn't even be following this trial if I hadn't already invested so much time on it over the DECADE. (eyeroll here)

 

[~n/t~]

Good Morning all, my stomach is in knots. Thinking about the options, it doesn't look good either way for the prosecution. So sad for Kathleen and her family.

1) If the decision is to throw out the witness testimony yesterday, how will the jury perceive the wife's testimony the day before. Will they think the Pontarelli's are a bunch of liars and nothing in their testimony is true? What will they think of the prosecution team?

2) Mistrial. A do over or he walks a free man. If a do over, how long will it be before he's tried again and what happens? Is he out on bail whilst the DA prepares to retry him? If he walks a free man, well, I'm just going to be sick.

:sigh:

 

[~n/t~]

Judge in Drew Peterson trial to rule on mistrial motion after blunders by prosecutors

http://www.washingtonpost.com/natio...rial-request/2012/08/01/gJQAEXgTQX_story.html


Just one of the many headlines today.........


:banghead:

 

[believe09]

I hope it is a mistrial. The state needs to pull themselves together-like most of you I think he is completely guilty of the death of both women. He knew exactly what lines to cross and which ones to stay behind. I know their case is circumstantial and hearsay....ugh.

 

[CarolinaMoon]

I've followed the case very lightly since the OTHER trial took precedence for 3 years. Now, after all these years, IMHO, the prosecution still doesn't have it's act together!

I doubt I'll follow this trial closely (I'll rely on you all here) because my stomach is in knots even before considering this case.

IMHO, the defense seems to have been given time to think over their choices, a mistrial or the wiping out of the testimony of the neighbor.

Although the judge is justifiably angry with the bungling of the prosecution, I'm pretty sure he wouldn't give DP a free get-out-of-jail pass with a mistrial with prejudice. That would be a slap in the face of the memory of Kathleen Savio.

I'm so disgusted by the prosecution in this case (and that's pretty much a first for me). They know the rules, they know the law. They need to be playing this case straight from the law books, not playing games. They are up against a formidable team on DP's side and should not play dirty.

That being said, the defense is in a pickle now. As has been pointed out, a mistrial without prejudice would give the prosecution a chance to regroup and start with a clean slate with a fresh jury. "Erasing" the testimony from the record, on the other hand, would not erase it from the jury's memory. While they wouldn't be able to base deliberations on the "facts" given by the witness, it would still be there.

:moo:

 

[LaLaw2000]

Good morning everyone, or should I just say Morning? I don't like today's headlines but the prosecution did it to themselves. Oh, why, why, why? They have to know how very important this case is, and now it is jeopardized.

I have an appointment this morning so I won't be able to find out what this judge will do until later. I don't like this judge because of some of his rulings, and I think he is too pro-defense.

I really do not want to see a mistrial, but I do want what would be best for the case against DP. Kathleen, her children, and her family deserve justice.

I don't think I could take it if DP were to get out of jail in the event of a mistrial and possible reduction of bond as has been predicted by some talking heads. God forbid if the mistrial included his never being tried for Kathleen's murder.

~n/t~, I will so look forward to reading your updates when I get back today!
Thanks in advance for all you do!

 

[~n/t~]

The Cirque de Peterson have arrived.


6m The Publicity Agency ‏@PublicityAgency
#DrewPeterson 830a defense team will comment briefly location: grass area west side of courthouse


10m Jessica D'Onofrio ‏@Donofriowls
Waiting to see if #DrewPeterson's attorneys will speak outside the #courthouse @abc7chicago


2m WGN TV News ‏@WGNNews
Drew Peterson's defense team will comment briefly at 8:30 a.m. before court. #DrewPeterson

 

[BigFatMommyDog]

Hello folks (new to this forum - so forgive me if I am not posting this in the correct spot)

There are several stories in the tribune; the following excerpts the testimony that lead to the defense asking for the mistrial...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-drew-peterson-trial-sidebar-0802-20120802,0,6208481.story

 

[~n/t~]

9m FOX Chicago News ‏@foxchicago
Drew #Peterson defense attorney Joe #Lopez joined @GoodDayChicago to speak on 2 mistrial requests in 24 hours http://ow.ly/cGyFn

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7570473

 

[Shelby1]

In Session ‏@InSession RT @christi_paul: A little birdie told me there's some disagreement amongst the defense team as to how to proceed #DrewPeterson

 

[~n/t~]

21s In Session ‏@InSession
#drewpeterson : Brodsky is holding a press conf. right now on IS



Not good for those of us who don't have access to a tv. lol Anybody watching IS?

 

[Shelby1]

Brodsky is saying the pros wants a "do over with a new jury".

Also he says the judge will do the right thing.

Brodsky likes the jury. Would be disappointed if the pros ask for a new judge.

Peterson is "confident and relaxed".