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New lawyer for Drew Peterson seeks to overturn conviction

CHICAGO (MCT) — As Drew Peterson awaits sentencing for murder, a new attorney is seeking to overturn his conviction based upon possible mistakes made by his defense team leader, court records show.

Naperville attorney John Paul Carroll filed documents in Will County court Tuesday asserting that he now represents the former Bolingbrook police sergeant, who was convicted last month of killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio.

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