Veteran Trial Lawyer Joins Drew Peterson Defense

Not that we think it will change anything for the former Illinois cop... I.O.W., he should still be found guilty! CNN is reporting that Joseph Lopez, nicknamed "The Shark", is joining lead attorney Joel Brodsky in defending Peterson against the charges of murder in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. According to CNN, Lopez is known for representing some of Chicago's most notorious mobsters. Peterson lost two other attorneys last week after they filed motions asking to withdraw from the case, citing "irreconcilable differences" with Brodsky. The trial's start date of June 14th remains unchanged.

Kathleen Savio's death was ruled a homicide after Drew Peterson's fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, disappeared in 2007. This gave police cause to exhume Savio's body and perform a second autopsy, which resulted in the cause of death being changed to homicide.

There is something about Drew Peterson that is sooooo creepy..... aside from the fact he's suspected of killing both his 3rd and 4th wives.


Source:
CNN Justice. 'Shark' joins Drew Peterson's defense amid shakeup. April 19th, 2010.