Peterson's sons to face grand jury

February 29, 2008
By JOE HOSEY Staff Writer

BOLINGBROOK -- The state police welshed on Drew Peterson, the lawyer for the suspected killer said Thursday, and moved to drag his teenage sons before a grand jury after assuring him otherwise.

"They've already been interviewed at length by the child advocacy center," Peterson's attorney, Joel Brodsky said of the ex-cop's teenage sons, Thomas and Kristopher. "Drew allowed that so they wouldn't have to go before the grand jury. "They're doing it anyway," Brodsky said. "So they're going back on their word."--going back on their word...as if Drew were a man of honor...the boys are probably going before the grand jury because of the child advocacy counselor.

Brodsky, who made his comments en route to John F. Kennedy airport after appearing with Peterson on the "Today" show, said a special agent with the state police made the deal to keep the children away from the grand jury.--Drew, cops lie...but you know that right? you were one...

The two boys reportedly were to be called before the grand jury Thursday but the appearance was canceled. "I wish I could comment on the delay," Brodsky said. "There's a court order prohibiting me from commenting."

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The state police have named Peterson a suspect in the "potential homicide" of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. Stacy Peterson has been missing since Oct. 28.

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Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio, perished as a result of a mysterious March 2004 bathtub drowning. At the time, a state police special agent insisted investigators found no indications of foul play. A coroner's jury ruled her death accidental.

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Soon after Stacy Peterson vanished, Savio's body was exhumed for postmortem testing. The forensic pathologist performing the tests concluded Savio was the victim of a homicide.

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Drew's FOID card revoked.

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Peterson and Brodsky jetted out to New York for their live television interview not long after Judge Richard Schoenstedt ruled state police must return 11 guns, two cars, a couple computers and other items seized as evidence in the wake of Stacy Peterson's disappearance, contingent on certain stipulations. But the state's attorney's office blocked the way for Peterson to get his weapons back, convincing the state police to revoke his firearm owner's identification card.

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During his Thursday interview with Matt Lauer on "Today," Peterson expressed his indifference to this development. "Well, I don't really have a need for firearms," Peterson said. "I'm not a policeman any longer."--yeah? I don't buy it. You know he's pissed...

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Brodsky said he and Peterson were delayed in their return to Chicago. Once they got back, he was going to prepare for the grand jury appearance of his client's sons. "We're going to have a very good lawyer for the kids to make sure they're not bullied or abused," Brodsky said. "We're not afraid to have the kids testify," he said. "We have nothing to hide."