Drew Peterson seeking new murder trial
AP
FILE - In this May 8, 2009 file photo, former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant Drew Peterson arrives at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill., for his arraignment on charges of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of his former wife Kathleen Savio, who was found in an empty bathtub at home. Peterson's wisecracking, limelight-hogging, sunglasses-wearing lawyers faced the media horde every day of the former suburban Chicago police officer's 2012 trial ? one that ended with a murder conviction and a falling out among the erstwhile colleagues. But the lawyerly war of words in public between lead trial counsel Joel Brodsky and former partner-turned-nemesis Steve Greenberg that began within hours of the trial's end will come to a head Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at a hearing where the defense will argue Peterson deserves a new trial because Brodsky did a shoddy job. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
FILE - In this May 8, 2009 file photo, former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant Drew Peterson arrives at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill., for his arraignment on charges of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of his former wife Kathleen Savio, who was found in an empty bathtub at home. Peterson's wisecracking, limelight-hogging, sunglasses-wearing lawyers faced the media horde every day of the former suburban Chicago police officer's 2012 trial ? one that ended with a murder conviction and a falling out among the erstwhile colleagues. But the lawyerly war of words in public between lead trial counsel Joel Brodsky and former partner-turned-nemesis Steve Greenberg that began within hours of the trial's end will come to a head Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at a hearing where the defense will argue Peterson deserves a new trial because Brodsky did a shoddy job. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
Defense Lawyers for Drew Peterson, back left, Steve Greenberg, Joe Lopez, right, and David J. Peilet, front, leave the Will County Courthouse Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Joliet, Ill., after a hearing in Drew Peterson's murder trial. The hearing for Peterson ended without a ruling on the former suburban Chicago police officer's request for a new trial. A judge recessed Tuesday after the defense sought to bolster arguments Peterson deserved a retrial on charges he murdered his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Peterson's attorneys contend his former lead trial attorney, Joel Brodsky, botched his case. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Joel Brodsky, center, former attorney for convicted murderer Drew Peterson answers questions as he leaves the Will County Courthouse Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Joliet, Ill. after a special hearing involving Peterson's murder trial. A judge recessed Tuesday after the defense sought to bolster arguments Peterson deserved a retrial on charges he murdered his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Peterson's attorneys contend Brodsky his former lead trial attorney, botched his case. Among witnesses they called was Brodsky. Current Peterson attorney Steve Greenberg questioned him. The hearing resumes Wednesday. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow leaves the Will County Courthouse Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Joliet, Ill., after a hearing in Drew Peterson's murder trial. The hearing for Peterson ended without a ruling on the former suburban Chicago police officer's request for a new trial. A judge recessed Tuesday after the defense sought to bolster arguments Peterson deserved a retrial on charges he murdered his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Peterson's attorneys contend his former lead trial attorney, Joel Brodsky, botched his case. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) ? A hearing is set to resume that will determine if former suburban Chicago police officer Drew Peterson gets a new trial on charges he murdered his third wife.
Peterson's lawyers are asking for a retrial on grounds that his lead attorney at the 2012 trial failed to adequately defend him.
Will County Judge Edward Burmila heard a full day of testimony Tuesday before recessing without a ruling. The hearing resumes Wednesday.
Lead state prosecutor James Glasgow told reporters Tuesday he expects a ruling Wednesday.
The judge has said he'll proceed straight to sentencing if he rejects the defense request for a retrial.
The 59-year-old Peterson faces a maximum 60-year prison term for Kathleen Savio's death.
He's also a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson.
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