Drew Peterson, going to jail?

[Pam]

Where did you hear that? Once again I am gettiing *breaking news* from Pet Talk!

[RICHARD]

Where did you hear that? Once again I am gettiing *breaking news* from Pet Talk!

I was cruising thru the channels and caught Nancy Grace talking about it.
This was around the 5:30 PST hour.

[Catty1]

Checking Google news:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...tFFKgD94IUDD81
Gun charges dropped against Drew Peterson

By DON BABWIN – 5 hours ago

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A judge has dismissed felony gun charges against a former Illinois police officer suspected in the disappearance of his wife.

The ruling Thursday comes after prosecutors refused to give the defense documents they compiled leading up to Drew Peterson's arrest.

Peterson allegedly owned an assault rifle with a barrel shorter than allowed by state law. Joel Brodsky, attorney for the former Bolingbrook police sergeant, says he's pleased with the decision.

Peterson hasn't been charged in the 2007 disappearance of Stacy Peterson.
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Book Author Breaks News in Drew Peterson Trial
DateThursday, November 20, 2008 at 09:18PM

STORY COURTESY CRIME REPORT USA.

Drew Peterson Exposed Author and journalist Derek Armstrong first broke the news from an exclusive source—on a morning radio show in Chicago—that it was likely Will County Judge Richard Schoenstedt would dismiss charges.

Crime Report USA Correspondent Derek Armstrong, Staff Reporter

Drew Peterson with attorney Joel BrodskyA source close to the Peterson case disclosed to this correspondent that the State is ready to indict Drew Peterson in the alleged homicide of Kathleen Savio.

On the talk radio show, The Sandee and Clint Show on WKRS 1220AM at 10:30am today, this reporter stated that he believed the state would prefer to dismiss charges against Peterson than to produce documents requested by Peterson’s defense team. “I believe the charges will be dropped as a strategic move to protect a future homicide case.”

The source indicated the state was “very concerned they would lose on the Leosa Exemption, and are concerned about releasing information to the defense at this time.”

Drew Peterson seemed as glib and “sociopathic” as ever as he emerged from the courthouse and kissed his lawyers Joel Brodsky and Andrew Abood on the cheek.

Judge Left With No Choice

Will County Judge Richard Schoenstedt was left with “no choice but to dismiss the case” after the State indicated it would not produce the documents requested by the defense to reply to the Vindictive Prosecution defense.

Defense Throws Down Gauntlet

Peterson’s defense team Joel Brosky (left) and Andrew Abood (right)In an interview by phone, minutes ago, Joel Brodsky appeared to throw down the gauntet: “This is the first case in Illinois history where a State’s Attorney was asked to turn over its internal documents for a vindictive prosecution defense. We put on an extremely vigorous defense to demonstrate to the State that if they chose to bring other charges they’ll have a major battle on their hands.” He went on to describe the long line of “Drew Victories”, from the official misconduct case in 1985, when Peterson was still an officer, to reinstatement as an officer after he was fired.

An Indictment Still Coming for Savio Homicide

This reporter’s confidential source indicated “charges will come, if not today, then soon.” The source indicated the indictment was only slightly motivated by the new hearsay law that took effect today. The hearsay law may allow the prosecution to present hearsay from witnesses such as Pastor Neil Schori — who indicated he was told by Stacy Peterson that Drew admitted he killed Kathleen Savio.

More Compelling Evidence

“The more compelling evidence,” the source said, “were the transcripts of the property settlement for the Drew Peterson, Kathleen Savio divorce.”

The withdrawal of charges today on the lesser gun charge seems to be a move to protect prosecution documents from the defense.
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[cassiesmom]

His latest girlfriend is now a live-in girlfriend...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...,2173265.story

[Marigold2]

Oh I hope he gets what is coming to him.

[Cataholic]

How, how, HOW can any woman move in/date/associate themselves with such an individual? It is like signing your own death warrant.

[Catty1]

Apparently her dad is going to stop this...not sure how!

She has a really sweet face - makes me think she is the kind of person that believes in the best in everyone, but can have blinders on.

Prayers for her.