Will Drew Peterson get a new trial?

[faithx]

@faithx - any more hearing dates yet? TIA!

and a side note - surgery went well - I can SEE!

Hi @Niner, I'm so glad your surgery went well!

Event Date Docket Entry
11/21/2024 INFORMATION SHEET DOCKETING DUE DATES 3-24-0671
11/20/2024 Notice of appeal
11/20/2024 Order

11/20/2024 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant is in custody of the
Illinois Department of Corrections and was not transported to court
today. Assistant Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI and Assistant
Public Defender, SAMANTHA KERRINS appears on defendant's behalf.
JOEL BRODSKY appears in person. Matter comes on for hearing on
motion to lift gag order. Hearing is held. Motion is denied. Matter
is continued for status. See order signed.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
01/07/2025 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, January 7th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 71) 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 10/17/24 reference post #237 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-12
10/24/24 Docket update: People present by Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC & was not transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki & 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. 12/5/24 hearing is stricken. Next 502 hearing on 11/20/24 @ 1:30pm.
11/20/24 Update: People present by Jon Walters. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC & was not transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Assistant Public Defender Samantha Kerrins appears on defendant's behalf. Joel Brodsky appears in person. Matter comes on for hearing on motion to lift gag order. Hearing is held. Motion is denied. Matter is continued for status hearing on 1/7/25 @ 9:30am. Order. Notice of appeal. 11/21/24 Docket update: Information sheet docketing due dates.

 

[Niner]

@faithx - anything yet updated on the court site? TIA!

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[faithx]

@faithx - anything yet updated on the court site? TIA!

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Event Date Docket Entry
01/07/2025 Continuance by Defendant
People present by JON WALTERS and COLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant is in
the custody of the Illinois Department of Correction and was not
transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender, JASON R.
STRZELECKI appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for
status. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further
status.

12/27/2024 Order

12/27/2024 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant not present. Assistant
Public Defender JASON R. STRZELECKI present for defendant. Matter
comes on defendant's Motion to Appoint Appellate Counsel. Motion
is granted. Clerk to notify. Date to stand.

12/20/2024 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant not present. Defendant is
in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. Assistant
Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI appears on defendant's behalf.
Matter comes on for motion to appoint appellate counsel. Motion is
continued.

12/17/2024 Motion FOR APPOINTMENT OF APPELLATE COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT

12/17/2024 Notice of Motion

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
02/13/2025 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic

 

[Niner]

Thank you @faithx !

 

[Niner]

Thursday, February 13th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 71) 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 10/24/24 reference post #242 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-13
11/20/24 Update: People present by Jon Walters. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC & was not transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Assistant Public Defender Samantha Kerrins appears on defendant's behalf. Joel Brodsky appears in person. Matter comes on for hearing on motion to lift gag order. Hearing is held. Motion is denied. Matter is continued for status hearing on 1/7/25 @ 9:30am. Order. Notice of appeal. 11/21/24 Docket update: Information sheet docketing due dates.
12/17/24 Docket updates: Notice of Motion. Motion for appointment of Appellate Counsel for defendant. 12/20/24 Update: Continue generally. People present by Jon Walters. Defendant not present. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defender, Jason R. Strzelecki appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for motion to appoint appellate counsel. Motion is continued. 12/27/24 Update: Continue generally. People present by Jon Walters. Defendant not present. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki present for defendant. Matter comes on defendant's Motion to Appoint Appellate Counsel. Motion is granted. Clerk to notify. Date to stand. Order.
1/7/25 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois DOC & was not transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender, Jason R Strzelecki appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status. Next 502 Status hearing on 2/13/25 @ 9:30am.

 

[NoeticSoul]

Thursday, February 13th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 71) 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 10/24/24 reference post #242 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-13
11/20/24 Update: People present by Jon Walters. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC & was not transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Assistant Public Defender Samantha Kerrins appears on defendant's behalf. Joel Brodsky appears in person. Matter comes on for hearing on motion to lift gag order. Hearing is held. Motion is denied. Matter is continued for status hearing on 1/7/25 @ 9:30am. Order. Notice of appeal. 11/21/24 Docket update: Information sheet docketing due dates.
12/17/24 Docket updates: Notice of Motion. Motion for appointment of Appellate Counsel for defendant. 12/20/24 Update: Continue generally. People present by Jon Walters. Defendant not present. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistant Public Defender, Jason R. Strzelecki appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for motion to appoint appellate counsel. Motion is continued. 12/27/24 Update: Continue generally. People present by Jon Walters. Defendant not present. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki present for defendant. Matter comes on defendant's Motion to Appoint Appellate Counsel. Motion is granted. Clerk to notify. Date to stand. Order.
1/7/25 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois DOC & was not transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender, Jason R Strzelecki appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status. Next 502 Status hearing on 2/13/25 @ 9:30am.

Thanks @Niner

So much ado about nothing.. this murderous LOSER still trying to 'free himself' in one way or another is a maddening waste of time and $ if not laughable. Still holding hope that they find Stacy someday. (moo)

 

[Niner]

@faithx - when you get a chance - any new hearings yet? TIA!

 

[faithx]

@faithx - when you get a chance - any new hearings yet? TIA!

Event Date Docket Entry
02/13/2025 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant is in
the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections and was not
transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender,JASON R.
STRZELECKI appears on behalf of the defendant. Matter comes on for
status on obtaining a neuropsychologist expert witness to evaluate
the defendant. Defendant to file a Motion to Reconsider Court's
previous decision on defendant's fitness. In addition, defendant to
provide the Court with a fee schedule for testing by a
neuropsychologist relating to defendant's concerns of fitness.

02/13/2025 Report of Anticipated Testing Times

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/07/2025 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic

 

[Niner]

Event Date Docket Entry
02/13/2025 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant is in
the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections and was not
transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender,JASON R.
STRZELECKI appears on behalf of the defendant. Matter comes on for
status on obtaining a neuropsychologist expert witness to evaluate
the defendant. Defendant to file a Motion to Reconsider Court's
previous decision on defendant's fitness. In addition, defendant to
provide the Court with a fee schedule for testing by a
neuropsychologist relating to defendant's concerns of fitness.

02/13/2025 Report of Anticipated Testing Times

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
04/07/2025 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Niner]

Monday, April 7th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 71) 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 12/27/24 reference post #246 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-13
1/7/25 Update: Continuance by Defendant. People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois DOC & was not transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender, Jason R Strzelecki appears on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for status. On motion of the Defendant, matter is continued for further status. Next 502 Status hearing on 2/13/25 @ 9:30am.
2/13/25 Update: People present by Jon Walters & Colleen Griffin. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois DOC & was not transported to court today. Assistant Public Defender Jason R. Strzelecki appears on behalf of the defendant. Matter comes on for status on obtaining a neuropsychologist expert witness to evaluate the defendant. Defendant to file a Motion to Reconsider Court's previous decision on defendant's fitness. In addition, defendant to provide the Court with a fee schedule for testing by a neuropsychologist relating to defendant's concerns of fitness. Report of Anticipated Testing Times. Next status hearing on 4/7/25 @ 9:30am.

 

[NoeticSoul]

Attorneys contend Drew Peterson’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further

Attorneys contend a former Bolingbrook police sergeant’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further since last year as they deal with his bid to vacate his murder conviction.

www.shawlocal.com

 

[Niner]

Attorneys contend Drew Peterson’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further

Attorneys contend a former Bolingbrook police sergeant’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further since last year as they deal with his bid to vacate his murder conviction.

www.shawlocal.com

from the article:

Will County Judge Jessica Colón-Sayre will consider the defense request for a neuropsychologist at a May 27 court hearing.

@faithx - could you see what time this starts? TIA!

 

[faithx]

from the article:

Will County Judge Jessica Colón-Sayre will consider the defense request for a neuropsychologist at a May 27 court hearing.

@faithx - could you see what time this starts? TIA!

Event Date Docket Entry
04/07/2025 By Agreement
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant not present. Defendant is
in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. Assistant
Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI appears on defendant's behalf.
Matter comes on for status and defendant's Motion for Fitness
Examination. By agreement of the parties, case is continued for
hearing on Motion for Fitness Examination. State to file a response
by May 1, 2025.

04/03/2025 Motion FOR FITNESS EXAMINATION
04/03/2025 Notice of Motion
03/05/2025 Order

03/05/2025 Continue Generally
People present by COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN and JON WALTERS. Defendant not
present. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI appears
on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for hearing on defendant's
motion to appoint private counsel. Motion is denied. This Court not
having jurisdiction over the Appellate Court grants the defendant
leave to file said motion in the Third District Appellate Court.
April 7, 2025 court date to stand. See order signed.

03/04/2025 Continue Generally
People present by ALEXANDRA MOLESKY. Defendant not present.
Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI appears
on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for defendant's Second
Motion for Appointment of Appellate Counsel for Defendant. By
agreement of the parties, matter is continued for hearing.

02/28/2025 Exhibit(s) A
02/28/2025 SECOND MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF APPELLATE COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT
02/28/2025 Notice of Motion

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
05/27/2025 9:30 am 502 Hearing

Link: iPublic

 

[Niner]

Event Date Docket Entry
04/07/2025 By Agreement
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant not present. Defendant is
in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. Assistant
Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI appears on defendant's behalf.
Matter comes on for status and defendant's Motion for Fitness
Examination. By agreement of the parties, case is continued for
hearing on Motion for Fitness Examination. State to file a response
by May 1, 2025.

04/03/2025 Motion FOR FITNESS EXAMINATION
04/03/2025 Notice of Motion
03/05/2025 Order

03/05/2025 Continue Generally
People present by COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN and JON WALTERS. Defendant not
present. Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI appears
on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for hearing on defendant's
motion to appoint private counsel. Motion is denied. This Court not
having jurisdiction over the Appellate Court grants the defendant
leave to file said motion in the Third District Appellate Court.
April 7, 2025 court date to stand. See order signed.

03/04/2025 Continue Generally
People present by ALEXANDRA MOLESKY. Defendant not present.
Defendant is in the custody of the Illinois Department of
Corrections. Assistant Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI appears
on defendant's behalf. Matter comes on for defendant's Second
Motion for Appointment of Appellate Counsel for Defendant. By
agreement of the parties, matter is continued for hearing.

02/28/2025 Exhibit(s) A
02/28/2025 SECOND MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF APPELLATE COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT
02/28/2025 Notice of Motion

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
05/27/2025 9:30 am 502 Hearing

Link: iPublic

Thank you!