Drew Peterson: Defense asks for yet another judge.

Joel Brodsky at Peterson's Mock trial Thursday

Joel Brodsky at Peterson's Mock trial Thursday

UPDATE JUNE 1: Case reassigned to Judge Stephen White

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Drew Peterson’s Attorney Asks For New Judge

CHICAGO (CBS) ― Drew Peterson’s defense attorney has asked for another new judge to be appointed in Peterson’s murder trial.

If Joel Brodsky’s motion is granted, the case would have its third judge.

Last week the Will County state’s attorney had asked that Judge Richard Schoenstedt be removed, on the grounds of bias against the state. Will County Chief Judge Gerald Kinney last Thursday appointed Carla J. Alessio-Policandriotes to oversee the case.
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