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[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson Arrested for Murder of Wife #3
Updated: Friday, 08 May 2009, 6:33 AM CDT
Published : Friday, 08 May 2009, 6:29 AM CDT
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One of Peterson's attorneys, Andrew Abood, said the indictment was not a complete surprise. "There was tremendous pressure for the government to do something in this case," Abood said Thursday evening.

But Abood said one of Peterson's sons with Savio has "provided a lock-tight alibi" for his father, who faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted. In an appearance on CBS' "The Early Show" last month, 16-year-old Thomas Peterson appeared alongside his father and defended him. "I highly do not believe that my dad had murdered my mom. Because, first off, he wasn't there, he was with us during that period of time," Thomas Peterson said on the show.

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VIDEO: Drew Peterson Charged In 3rd Wife's Death
http://www.wftv.com/video/19403231/index.html

VIDEO: $20 million bail for Peterson
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/30637875#30637875

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson's attorney Joel Brodsky does damage control on morning chat shows
May 8, 2009
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Brodsky said that he hasn't been able to speak to Peterson, who was arrested Thursday afternoon near his Bolingbrook home on charges he murdered his third wife, Kathleen Savio. His fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, disappeared in October 2007 in what police called a potential homicide.

Brodsky told a "Good Morning America" reporter that Peterson passed a polygraph test when questioned on details of Savio's suspicious death.

"He passed that polygraph exam 100 percent," he said.

Article:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterson/1564608,drew-peterson-joel-brodsky-arrest-050809.article

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson to attack use of Savio's statements
May 8, 2009 7:09 AM
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Drew Peterson's attorney this morning wasted no time in attacking a major foundation of the murder case against his client.

In an interview on WGN-Ch. 9, Joel Brodsky said he will attack the constitutionality of prosecutors trying to use statements by Peterson's dead ex-wife, Kathleen Savio, as evidence against him.

In a news conference Thursday night following Peterson's arrest, Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow said prosecutors will seek to admit statements made by Savio, essentially allowing her "to testify from beyond the grave."

"It's going to have to face a constitutional challenge," Brodsky said. "...We have now loosened the requirement for evidence in a homicide case ... We should make it stricter ... We're now involving rumor and innuendo and unreliable evidence in a homicide case."

John speaks with Andrew Abood, Drew Peterson's attorney, about Peterson's arrest (Part 1). 4:32
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John speaks with Andrew Abood, Drew Peterson's attorney, about Peterson's arrest (Part 2). 5:08
http://caster.wgnradio.com/uncut/jwuncut090508b.mp3

Article:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/05/petersons-attorney-goes-on-new-media-blitz.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson Attorney to Challenge Bond
Updated: Friday, 08 May 2009, 8:20 AM CDT
Published : Friday, 08 May 2009, 7:56 AM CDT
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He called the $20-million bond for Peterson excessive and will appear in court to get it reduced. He said a study of bonds in similar cases show bond should be not more than $500,000 to $1,000,000. He said Peterson should not be treated differently than everyone else.

Brodsky added Peterson is not a flight risk, adding if he wanted to flee, he'd have done so by now.

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http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/crime/Brodsky

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Savio Family Happy, Relieved
Updated: Friday, 08 May 2009, 8:20 AM CDT
Published : Friday, 08 May 2009, 8:20 AM CDT
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The family attorney for the Savios says the family is "...happy and relieved" that Drew Peterson has been arrested for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen.

We talked with Martin Glink. He told Mike Barz and Jan Jeffcoat that the family's civil suit against Peterson will take a backseat to the criminal prosecution. He also offered a motive for the murder.

A divorce settlement due to take effect a month after Savio's drowning death in a bathtub would have cost Drew dearly.

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Article:
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/crime/LawyerSavio

 

[Angel Who Cares]

WEB EXTRA: Full Drew Peterson Indictment
http://llnw.static.cbslocal.com/station/wbbm/docs/PETERSON_DREW.pdf

WEB EXTRA: News Conference On Murder Indictment
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VIDEO: Savio Family Speaks Out On Indictment 2:48
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VIDEO: Drew Peterson Charged With Murdering 3rd Wife 6:15
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VIDEO: Analysis-Drew Peterson Criminal Case 2:21
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VIDEO: Drew Peterson Set To Appear In Court 4:46
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VIDEO: Drew Peterson Facing 2 Counts Of Murder 1:58
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VIDEO: Drew Peterson's Life At Will County Jail 2:20
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VIDEO: Legal Analysis-Murder Charges Against Peterson 1:40
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VIDEO: Peterson's Arrest Welcome News For Savio Family 1:56
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[Angel Who Cares]

DREW PETERSON ARREST
Drew Peterson: Ex-cop arrested on murder charges in '04 death of third wife
New chapter in case of former cop Drew Peterson, whose 3rd wife, Kathleen Savio, drowned in '04 and whose 4th wife, Stacy Peterson, has been missing since '07
May 8, 2009
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Drew Peterson, whose third wife died mysteriously and fourth wife vanished, had taunted authorities to come and get him -- when he wasn't clowning for the cameras. On Thursday, they came for him.

"We're ecstatic," Savio's brother, Henry, said. "We're really happy. Drew's arrested, and we're really happy.

"I think my sister is smiling and saying, 'Good, it's about time. It's about time.' "

The rush of relief carried over to Stacy Peterson's family, the couple's neighborhood and everywhere else where people were offended by the ex-cop's flaunting of his freedom with absurd stunts involving dating contests, Nevada brothels and TV appearances with his new 24-year-old girlfriend.

PHOTOS: Drew vs. the media
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-071119drewpeterson-photogallery,0,6320659.photogallery

PHOTO: The Peterson investigation
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-071101peterson-photogallery,0,6654063.photogallery

Drew Peterson Video:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-petersonvideo-wn,0,3690978.worldnowvideo

Multimedia: Peterson case timeline
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-peterson_timeline.flash,0,2550643.flash

111 Drew Peterson photos:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/crime-law-justice/crimes/drew-peterson-PECLB004315.phototopic

Photos 1-86: Investigation, arrest
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-071101peterson-photogallery,0,6654063.photogallery

Photos 1-39: Drew vs. media
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-071119drewpeterson-photogallery,0,6320659.photogallery

Article:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-drew-peterson-08.1may08,0,5422413.story
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Peterson attorney's plan: NBC, ABC, CBS, etc.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-090508-peterson-media,0,6775648.storylink

Indictment:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-090508-drew-peterson-indictment-pdf,0,7339263.htmlpage

Reaction: Victim's brother says, 'It's about time'
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-drew-peterson-reaction,0,6382553.storylink

Drew Peterson news:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-peterson-storylink,0,2338979.storylink

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson's Arraignment Pushed To May 18
Kathleen Savio's Body Found In Bathtub
POSTED: Thursday, May 7, 2009
UPDATED: 3:36 pm EDT May 8, 2009
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Peterson didn't speak in court except to tell the judge he understood the continuance.

But the 55-year-old was cracking jokes when he arrived.

Wearing a red jail jumpsuit, Peterson was brought in handcuffed and shackled around the legs. He told reporters he was getting "three squares a day" and joked about his "spiffy outfit" and "bling."

Images: Peterson Indicted
http://www.clickorlando.com/slideshow/news/19401424/detail.html

Images: Drew Peterson
http://www.clickorlando.com/image/19404685/detail.html

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/19400619/detail.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson's Arraignment Postponed
Former Illinois cop continues to crack jokes
Updated: Friday, 08 May 2009, 3:10 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 08 May 2009, 7:10 AM EDT
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Drew Peterson will have to wait more than a week to answer allegations he drowned his third wife in a bath tub.

A judge continued the former police sergeant's arraignment to May 18 because neither of Peterson's attorneys were at Friday's hearing.

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Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/national/dpg_Drew_Peterson_fc_20090508_2470574
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SLIDESHOW: Ex-Cop Indicted In 3rd Wife's Death
http://www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/19401424/detail.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson on jail life: 'Look at this spiffy outfit'
May 8, 2009 2:31 PM
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Cassandra Cales -- the sister of Peterson's missing fourth wife -- was in the courtroom.

"It made me feel good to see him chained up like the dog that he is," she said outside the courthouse. "I'm happy that Kathy's family has gotten justice for Kathleen Savio."

She said she plans to contact Drew's oldest son Stephen about the children. She also plans to contact an attorney about her visitation rights. She said the last time she saw her nephews was a year ago.

She's hopeful people who have information about her sister's disappearance will step forward now "that they know he's locked up."

Asked if the arrest gives her any sense of closure, she said "closure is bringing my sister home and getting her the justice she deserves."

Article:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/05/petersons-attorney-goes-on-new-media-blitz.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson Goes To Court In Savio Murder
$20 Million Bail Set After Thursday Arrest
May 8, 2009
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Peterson, 55, appeared for an arraignment at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet in the early afternoon. The hearing was continued until May 18, and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow said he expected Peterson's defense to ask for a change of venue.

He arrived at the courthouse at 1:05 p.m., in one of a fleet of transport vans that pulled out of a door in the Will County Jail and traveled a short distance down a ramp to the courthouse.

Peterson then exited through the back of the van, flanked by two correctional officers. He was in bound shackles, and was wearing a red jail jumpsuit. He looked up at a line of camera crews on the ledge above as the correctional officers led him into the courthouse building.

VIDEO: Drew Peterson Led Into Will County Courthouse 0:35
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RAW VIDEO: Shackled Peterson Led To, From Courthouse 1:13
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VIDEO: Peterson Goes To Court, But Arraignment Delayed 2:02
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VIDEO: Legal Analysis-How To Defend Drew Peterson 1:50
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VIDEO: Drew Peterson On Drew Peterson 3:20
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Article:
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/drew.peterson.court.2.1004384.html

 

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JOLIET, Ill. (Associated Press) -- Drew Peterson's third wife will have a chance to "testify from the grave" under an Illinois law passed amid the media frenzy over his missing fourth wife, but some say prosecutors could be on shaky legal ground if they plan to build their murder case around that testimony. Peterson appeared in court Friday, the day after he was charged with killing Kathleen Savio, his third wife who was found dead in a dry bathtub in 2004 with a gash on the back of her head.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Relatives Of Savio, Stacy Peterson React To Arrest
May 8, 2009 5:32 pm US/Central
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And as CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports, relatives of both women showed up Friday to see Peterson in court.

Savio's niece Melissa Doman was among them.
"It is so satisfying to see him where he should have been five years ago," Doman said.

"He was taking this to the limelight," Savio's nephew Charlie Doman said, "reality shows&#8230; He missed a trip to the Bunny Ranch, but, you know, he was trying to become a movie star. Movie star's going to do 60 years."

Cassandra Cales, Stacy Peterson's sister, hopes the Savio case will open the door to leads in her sister's disappearance.

"Maybe somebody'll come forward, and I'm hoping that they do," Cales said. "If Drew Peterson had help with what he did to my sister I hope that they come forward now that they know that he's locked up and can't harm them.

VIDEO: Savio, Stacy Peterson Families React To Charges 1:43
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VIDEO: Why Does Drew Peterson Continue To Crack Jokes 2:42
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Article:
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/drew.peterson.savio.2.1005032.html

 

[fran]

Deadly deception: The Drew Peterson story

Now indicted for murder in the death of his third wife, case gets uglier

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30651282//

 

[Angel Who Cares]

VIDEO: Recalling Drew Peterson&#8217;s lie detector test 1:38
Dateline web exclusive: Author Derek Armstrong spent over 100 hours interviewing Drew Peterson. Here he explains his impressions of the Peterson and Drew Peterson, himself, speaks to NBC&#8217;s Hoda Kotb about taking a lie detector test.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30647755#30647755
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Peterson's Lie Detector Test
May 9, 2009
updated 15 minutes ago
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In an interview shot last year but airing for the first time tonight on Dateline NBC, Drew Peterson claims he didn't know how to beat a polygraph.

Author Derek Armstrong said he had Peterson take a lie detector test as a condition of writing a book about the case, and Armstrong said on questions about Kathleen Savio's murder, Peterson showed no deception.

"I'm not experienced with polygraphs at all," Peterson told Dateline NBC's Hoda Kotb. "I was answering truthfully."

VIDEO: Police: 'We are confident in our case' 12:01
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30632533#30632533

VIDEO: Drew Peterson behind bars 4:15
May 8: Drew Peterson, the former police sergeant suspected in the disappearance of his fourth wife, is being held on $20 million bond in the drowning death of his third wife. Amy Robach reports from Illinois and Joel Brodsky, Peterson's attorney, discusses the charges.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30637875#30637875

VIDEO: Peterson&#8217;s lawyer speaks out 3:16
May 8: Drew Peterson, the former police officer suspected in the disappearance of his fourth wife, has been arrested in the drowning death of his third wife. TODAY's Natalie Morales talks to Peterson's attorney, Joel Brodsky, about the arrest.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30640800#30640800

VIDEO: Publicist defends Peterson 3:55
May 8: MSNBC's Contessa Brewer talks with publicist Glenn Selig about the arrest of Drew Peterson who will face murder charges of his third wife.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30644566#30644566

VIDEO: Peterson to media: 'Look at this bling' 2:02
May 8: Drew Peterson joked with reporters as he arrived in handcuffs at the Will County Courthouse to be arraigned on capital murder charges. NBC's Jay Gray reports.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30645846#30645846

VIDEO: Tonight on Dateline: Drew Peterson&#8217;s indictment 0:53
Web-exclusive preview: Get the latest on Drew Peterson, who is being held for the death of his third wife, tonight on Dateline, which airs Fridays from 9-11 p.m. ET.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30646427#30646427

VIDEO: Peterson's attorney: 'His spirits are high' 3:29
May 9: Drew Peterson, the former police sergeant suspected in the disappearance of his fourth wife, is being held in the drowning death of his third wife. NBC's Amy Robach is joined by Joel Brodsky, one of Peterson's attorneys, and Marty Glink, a lawyer representing Kathleen Savio's family.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30657327#30657327

Article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30648065/
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Drew's Defense
May 9, 2009
updated 22 minutes ago
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"I think we're going to look for a jury outside of Northern Illinois, that goes without saying," said Brodsky, adding "I believe an unbiased jury is going to clearly see that these charges are unfounded and the evidence is, at best, weak, circumstantial, and based on rumor."

Additionally, the attorney is strongly opposed to a recent law allowing certain third party statements, which previously would have likely been classified as hearsay, to be submitted into evidence and he confidently believes he is not the only lawyer who opposes this new law.
"It's a horrible law. Not only is it constitutionally problematic but just in general it allows so much rumor, innuendo, backyard gossip into a court of law where it doesn't belong. We believe we are going to be challenging that law."

Will County States Attorney James Glasgow views the ability to utilize select third party statements in a substantially different light and is likely going to use this new law to his advantage.
"In essence what you're basically allowing the victim of a violent crime to do is to testify from the grave," Glasgow said at a press briefing Thursday evening. Glasgow also clarified that the usage of these statements in court also comes with "very serious protections for the defendant's rights."

Article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30633906/
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Drew Peterson arrested &#8212; but will it stick?
Lawyer: Case against him for murder of third wife is &#8216;weak, circumstantial&#8217;
updated 9:21 a.m. ET, Fri., May 8, 2009
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&#8220;This is a weak, circumstantial case at best,&#8221; lawyer Joel Brodsky told TODAY&#8217;s Natalie Morales Friday in New York. He pointed out that Will County, Ill., prosecutors have to prove that Peterson drowned his third wife, Kathleen Savio, in her bathtub in 2004. &#8220;Drew doesn&#8217;t have to prove his innocence,&#8221; Brodsky said.

Article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30640160/

 

[panthera]

Drew Peterson's attorney wants bond reduced

updated 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
CHICAGO - Drew Peterson's lead attorney said he'll ask a judge to sharply reduce the former suburban Chicago police officer's bond from the current $20 million to "a reasonable level."

Joel Brodsky said at a news conference Sunday that a bond between $500,000 and $1 million would be within the range set in other murder cases in Will County.

"We are ... going to attempt to get this excessive bond down to a reasonable level and see that Drew is given the same bond as anybody who's accused of a similar crime," Brodsky said.


Peterson remains jailed on charges of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Peterson is a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy.

If the bond is reduced to $500,000, Brodsky said he thinks Peterson would be able to pay it. Peterson would have to post 10 percent to go free while he awaits trial.

'Doing fine in jail'
Speaking from a baggage claim area at O'Hare International Airport, Brodsky said he's been in contact with Peterson, who he described as "doing fine in jail."

Peterson, arrested Thursday, is being held in segregation at the Will County Adult Detention Facility in Joliet, both because he's a former Bolingbrook police officer and because his case is high-profile, Brodsky said.

And given the case's high profile, he said he'll likely ask the judge to move the case out of Will County or to seat a jury from outside of northern Illinois.

He said he hasn't made the decision yet because trying the case among people who know Peterson has its advantages.

"On one hand, Drew has been serving the citizens of Will County for 30 years, he's been a part of the thin blue line that's kept them safe, and he's certainly a well-known member of the community," Brodsky said. "On the other hand, obviously we have to worry about all the tremendous amount of negative publicity that's been given to him."

Peterson is next due in court May 18.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30674042/

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Attorney Hopes To Get Peterson's Bond Reduced
May 11, 2009 5:42 am US/Central
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Brodsky maintains reasonable bond would be about $500,000. If bond is reduced, Brodsky says he thinks Peterson could raise the money.

In addition to the bond issue, he also told CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli he plans to challenge a new evidence law.

Many people have taken to calling that law the "Drew Peterson law" because they believe it was specifically drafted to allow the words of Kathleen Savio to be used against Drew Peterson in a court of law, even if they're not able to do so in person themselves.

"It's just simply a bad law," Brodsky said. "It allows rumor, backyard gossip and innuendo come into a court of law masquerading as evidence."

VIDEO: Drew Peterson's Lawyer Responds To Media 3:44
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VIDEO: Peterson's Attorney Targets New Evidence Law 2:57
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Article:
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/drew.peterson.joel.2.1006330.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Prosecutor 'really doesn't have a case,' Drew Peterson's lawyer contends
May 11, 2009
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The case is "not just hearsay, but double hearsay," Brodsky said.

He was referring to statements purportedly made by Savio, Peterson's third wife, about his threats, and comments allegedly made by Stacy, his missing fourth wife, to a pastor.

Peterson has been cracking wise since his arrest about jailhouse food and "bling" (handcuffs.)

It's a defense mechanism, Brodsky said.

"Drew does not think this situation he's in is funny," he said. "His comments certainly don't help. ... I've discussed that with Drew."

Article:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterson/1567604,CST-NWS-drew11.article

 

[Angel Who Cares]

The case against Drew Peterson: Testimony from 'beyond the grave'
STRATEGY | Prosecutors plan to use 'hearsay' statements from murdered wife
May 9, 2009
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A new state law enacted last year with the support of Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow makes it easier to use "hearsay'' statements from victims who were allegedly killed to prevent them from testifying against their attackers.

"You're letting someone testify from beyond the grave,'' Glasgow said of the law enacted last November, which was referred to informally in Springfield as the "Drew Peterson bill'' because of its ties to the high-profile case.

The statements of Savio and Stacy Peterson may be critical -- though some legal experts question the constitutionality of the new law -- because authorities apparently have little physical or forensic evidence tying Peterson to his third wife's death.

Article:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterson/1566234,CST-NWS-drew10.article

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Building a Case Against Drew Peterson
Dislike for Drew Peterson Is One Thing, but is There Enough Evidence Against Him?
May 11, 2009
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While the allegations against Peterson and his seemingly blase attitude toward the fate of his two wives have made him an unpopular media figure, prosecutors face the burden of convincing a jury he's guilty using evidence that's reportedly circumstantial at this point.


Prosectors are hoping they can enter into evidence writings from Savio when she was in the midst of her divorce from Peterson, that she feared her husband's "next step is to take my children away or kill me."

Article:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/LawPolitics/story?id=7554507&page=1