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As the Drew Peterson murder trial continues at a lethargic pace, prosecutors presented the court with their next witness, Jeff Pachter, who claims to be offered $25,000 by the 58-year-old former police-officer, to kill Kathleen Savio, Peterson's third wife, whose murder he is currently being trialed for.

According to a Tuesday's announcement U.S. District Judge Graham Mullen appointed the Partner of McGuire Woods at the Charlotte office, Kenneth Bell, as the temporary receiver of Zeek's offices. He will be in charge of managing the frozen assets of the company which was shut down last week by the Security and Exchange Commissions upon raveling a $600 Ponzi scheme. Although Bell was appointed made Friday, but was not announced till Tuesday.

In an interview with George Stephanopoulos on Wednesday, ostracized Congressman Todd Akins diligently evaded all questions on meeting the Republican Party's September 25 deadline for quitting the race to the senate on account of his "legitimate rape."