As far as I know, that's what happened." -- Micheal Peterson "I'm innocent of these charges and we will prove it in court." -- Michael Peterson Though convicted of first degree murder in 2003 and sentenced to life in prison, Michael Peterson was ordered released pending a new trial in 2011 by Judge Orlando Hudson who found that SBI blood analyst, Duane Deaver, had given false and misleading testimony.

Peterson is now set to face retrial in the 2001 death of his wife, Kathleen.

The defendant's family had to finally face the fact that he'd spent many years and a million dollars in a truly evil attempt to blame the crime on his victim.

From the beginning, Michael insisted his wife had been acting recklessly, had become manic and was generally ill.

The appeal, alone, could take months to wind its way through the legal system.

If there actually is a second trial, it would not begin for quite a while.

David Rudolf gave the following statement to reporters: "We have reached an agreement with the Durham County District Attorney's office that will resolve all charges against Michael Peterson.

Michael Peterson: "I dont see it as victory at all . Reportedly, the 73-year-old will enter an Alford plea and receive a sentence less than the time he's already served in prison.

Peterson to spin things in the media the way that he wants to, and thats fine . You will be treated as guilty for murdering my sister, Kathleen, and you will be a convicted felon forever. Michael Peterson, not only can you wear the scarlet letter 'A' for adultery, but also the black letter 'G' for guilty. In 2001, Michael Peterson said his wife, Kathleen, had an accident.

Also on board is David Rudolf, the acerbic attorney who represented Peterson at his original trial.

Attorney, Kerry Sutton, is apparently no longer with the defense team. Despite arguments from Kathleen Peterson's family that Michael Peterson is a flight risk, Judge Hudson ruled that Peterson is no longer under house arrest.