( CNN ) Drew Peterson , the imprisoned former Chicago-area police sergeant found guilty of murdering his ex-wife , was charged Monday on two counts of murder solicitation . Between September 2013 and December 2014 , Peterson allegedly hired someone to try to kill Will County State 's Attorney James Glasgow , the prosecutor who won a conviction in 2012 that sent Peterson away for 38 years , according to the Illinois Attorney General 's Office . It was unclear from court documents whether the alleged murder solicitation resulted in any attempt on Glasgow 's life . Glasgow remains the state 's attorney in Will County . In a statement , he said that he has `` absolute faith in law enforcement and our criminal justice system to handle this case appropriately . '' `` It is unfortunate that prosecutors sometimes must deal with allegations of this nature . However , in no way will a threat to my personal safety deter me from the important work I perform as the State 's Attorney on behalf of the citizens of Will County , '' said Glasgow . Peterson is imprisoned at Menard Correctional Center in Illinois ' Randolph County . He made an initial appearance at the Randolph County Courthouse on Monday on one count of solicitation of murder for hire and one count of solicitation of murder . A call for comment to Peterson 's attorney was not immediately returned . A preliminary hearing is set for March 3 at 10 a.m. local time , the attorney general 's office said . The case will be jointly prosecuted by that office and the Randolph County state 's attorney 's office . Peterson gets 38 years for ex-wife 's murder .
Imprisoned Drew Peterson charged with two counts of murder solicitation . He is being held in the county jail on a $1 million bond. New charges alleged he hired a hitman to kill the prosecutor that put him behind bars .