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Prosecutors Mull Appeal of Peterson Hearsay Ruling
JOLIET, Ill. (AP)--Prosecutors say they are considering filing an appeal with the Illinois Supreme Court after a state appellate court refused to overturn a decision barring prosecutors from using some hearsay, or second hand, evidence against Drew Peterson.

The former suburban Chicago police officer is charged with first-degree murder in the 2004 slaying of third wife Kathleen Savio. He's also a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson.

The court's decision on Tuesday was a blow to prosecutors who have not revealed any physical evidence linking the former police sergeant to his ex-wife's death. She was found dead in a bathtub in her home.

The Will County State's Attorney's Office says it strongly disagree with the ruling and is mulling a decision to appeal.

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