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True Crime News Book Author Armstrong Breaks Drew Peterson Dismissal Story
11/20/2008 8:19:00 PM
by Derek Armstrong
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| Reporter Derek Armstrong broke news from an exclusive source—on a morning radio show in Chicago—that it was likely Will County Judge Richard Schoenstedt would dismiss charges . |
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. STORY COURTESY CRIME REPORT USA
Crime Report USACorrespondent 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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