July 14, 2009
The Peterson defense needs more time. Joel Brodsky was worried that if he couldn’t get Drew bail the trial would be expedited. And then there’s the massive amount of discovery he has to wade through: 9,470 investigative reports totaling more that 30K pages, as well as a computer, 127 pieces of physical evidence and hundreds of hours of audiotapes. Last time in court Brodsky asked the judge to make the prosecution give him some hints about when the murder took place and how it was committed.
In court today, Peterson waved his right to a speedy trial, meaning Brodsky could get his extension. The trial was to have started on August 24th – Judge Stephen White has not yet set a new one.
Will County Prosecutor John Connor didn’t object to the delay.
Prosecutors will give Peterson back the titles of his motorcyle and a lightweight aircraft so he can fund his defense.
Next court date: August 14th.
Peterson defense plans to ask for change of venue and plans to challenge the constitutionality of the so-called Drew Peterson Law that would allow Kathleen Savio’s own words to be used as evidence in the case.
No word in this report what Peterson looked like or who was in attendance as far as the Savio family.
Source: Chicago’s Breaking News‘ KIM JANSSEN
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