Drew Peterson, serving a 38-year sentence for his third wife's murder, denied mental fitness evaluation; former lawyer accused of gag order violation.

Drew Peterson, serving a 38-year sentence for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, is denied a mental fitness evaluation by Judge Carlson, who cites his participation in a national news interview as evidence of his understanding. Peterson's former lawyer, Joel Brodsky, is accused of violating a gag order on the case and faces a contempt charge. A pretrial status hearing is set for May 1.

April 04, 2024
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