Drew Peterson, who was arrested this week in the death of his third wife, joked with the media about his jail jumpsuit and chewed gum throughout his first court appearance Friday.
A judge delayed Drew Peterson's arraignment until May 18 because his lawyers couldn't attend Friday's hearing.
The 55-year-old former police officer flashed a broad smile and engaged in banter during the 10-yard walk to the courthouse.
Wearing an inmate uniform -- a bright-red short-sleeved shirt and pants, white socks and sandals -- Peterson had his hands and feet shackled as he arrived at the courtroom.
Asked how he was, he responded, "three squares a day and a spiffy outfit." He then held up the chains and said, "and I got the bling. Can't complain."
Peterson, who authorities call the prime suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, was indicted on murder charges related to the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, the Illinois state attorney's office said.
Peterson appeared in court Friday, but a judge delayed his arraignment until May 18.
Judge Richard Schoenstedt ordered the delay after Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow told him that Peterson's primary lawyer, Joel Brodsky, had asked for it because neither he nor Peterson's other attorney could attend Friday's hearing.
Peterson, chewing gum throughout the proceedings and speaking in a clear voice, told Schoenstedt that he knew both of his lawyers were out of town and that he had no objection to the delay.
Typical sociopath behavior. But why the hell didn't the judge order him to take the gum out of his mouth???
ReplyDeleteWhat? And take away Peterson's right to chew gum? You must be high!
ReplyDeleteI wish.
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