Drew Peterson trial begins

Opening statements got under way Tuesday in the trial of Drew Peterson, a former Chicago-area police officer accused of murdering his third wife. FULL STORY | THE PROSECUTION HLN | THE DEFENSE HL N | THE JURY HLN

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