Are you kidding? He wants a judge to order jurors to produce their IP #'s and Twitter nics? Why not have the judge order cameras and audio feeds in their homes so their every move can be tracked? Wire their bath tubs for sound? After reading the WSJ piece, it appears the defense people involved in all of the cases mentioned had an easy enough time finding violators of the judges' orders. Peterson's "head" lawyer, as usual, wants the leg work done for him--make it easy as pie. Get the judge to compile the information and hand it over to him. Isn't that special!

Wayward jurors is nothing new. The technology is more sophisticated now, but short of sequestering the jury and monitoring their every move in controlled surroundings, this has been the way of the jury system all along. I thought the whole idea of sequestering a jury is to shield them from absorbing outside information about the case they're entrusted with. Isn't it the duty of the defense attorneys and their consultants to weed out the jurors that may be detrimental to their case?

Funny, this guy used an online blog himself to get information about peoples' views of his client, and uses his Facebook to convey information about his client's case, including how Stacy Peterson is very much alive and hiding out. Sounds like the biggest whiners are the very ones that know how to use social media to their benefit. Do as I say, but not as I do.

Heh.

We live in a world where we have very little hope for privacy. Once you use a credit card, an iphone or even a telephone you are vulnerable. I activated a credit card recently and the computer recognized that I was using my home phone and it was put thru!

Will they also have Peterson provide his information? It's been speculated that he spends many hours on blogs and news websites like this,

@Dorthy Eichler. True. Privacy is a thing of the past.

In this case, how would Brodsky determine if a juror scoured the morning newspaper to catch up on what the pundits are saying, or how the media/reporters perceive the day's testimony? The simple answer is, he can't. They're all on the honor system. On the other hand, I don't think a juror who is stupid enough to post comments on Facebook or send out Tweets about their day in court would get far without someone taking notice and notifying the judge. In that case, they'd deserve whatever punishment is required for violating the judge's order.

I'm taking issue with this particular attorney making these particular comments about asking for personal information in which to track jurors hearing his client's case. He's used the very social media he is now so concerned about jurors using, and he's gone so far as to use his client as a mouthpiece on radio to promote his own personal (now closed) liquor/food establishment.

Certainly, defense lawyers shouldn't be given unfettered access to jurors' past, private FB and/or Twitter comments if those accounts are private and for the eyes of only those invited or accepted. They are not the Facebook police!

I think Brodsky might find it a little uncomfortable himself to have his own personal comments exposed from past posts of his. How many lawyers, I wonder, can say they've discussed their client's high profile case on blogs/boards and even Facebook?

This is a crime that someone could be locked up in jail for three years without a trial. The American Constitution is supposed to be a contract that no one is denied due process and everyone is entitled to a speedy trial. Free Drew !

He will walk! There's no physical evidence what's so ever and hearsay will be tossed out by the supreme court!

Its not fair he is in jail so long. Really where is the justice. If it were anyone else, they would have had their trial. He is innocent until Proven otherwise. Really how can this guy have a fair trial. Everyone has him guilty already. Lets be fair.

He has his own legal team to blame for being in jail so long without a trial. They have filed motion after motion for continuances. Maybe he should dump them and get someone that knows how to defend a criminal like this. Going on the morning talk shows was probably not the best way for Drew to find a lawyer.

Because he is guilty and should rot in prison for the rest of his life. Innocent till proven guilty all the evidence leads to him...and yes right to a speedy trial is necessary...the faster he can stay in prison permanently

What evidence??

life is NOT FAIR..at least not always. the constitution of our great country can NOT be disgraced by directly being compared to drew peterson's case..if his last wife is "hiding" as he repeatedly proclaims then they should put her in charge of the witness protection program! i would never go against "innocent til proven guilty" so he should hav a fair trial..hes in jail cause he does NOT have the money for bail! his bail is 20 MILLION!..maybe all you drew-pers can pay it for him. its so high cause hes not just a typical flight risk but an diabolical megalomaniac who is the definition of "psychopath". he believes + acts as tho he is above the law which WILL happen when you get away with petty crimes culminating to felonies your entire life..a 20 year veteran + SARGEANT is held up to a higher standard with regards to upholding law than an average citizen. he never looked good..especially NOT in blue but his new uniform suits him perfectly: ORANGE!

What ever happened to Peterson's #1 & #2 wives? AND will they be testifying?

How many ex-wifes would have something good to say about the ex-hubby,isn't that what the hearsay law is all about.The law was created so the Priest could testify,like we all should trust Priests.