Hearing Delayed on Ex-cop’s Bid to Toss Murder Conviction

Hearing Delayed on Ex-cop’s Bid to Toss Murder Conviction
Former Bolingbrook, Ill., police officer Drew Peterson, in an undated file photo. Illinois Department of Corrections via AP
The Associated Press
Updated:

JOLIET, Ill.—A judge on Monday delayed for three months a hearing on former suburban Chicago police officer Drew Peterson’s request to toss out his murder conviction in the killing of his third wife after his attorney said he needed more time.

Will County Judge Edward Burmila set the next hearing date for May 18.