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Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley announces that Randi Steele was found guilty of Home Invasion and Violation of an Order of Protection after a jury trial before the Honorable Judge Jennifer Clifford. For the full press release regarding this case please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gD7jQfu2

Wishing all a safe and happy July 4th holiday!

Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley provides an update on the officer involved incident that occurred on December 24, 2023. For the full memorandum regarding this case please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gD7jQfu2

Our interns visited Youth Services Network (YSN) to learn more about the programs and services they offer to children, young adults, and families in our community. YSN develops, provides and coordinates services for a variety of concerns including mental health, developmental delays, trauma and truancy. The organization serves thousands of young people in Winnebago and Boone County every year. We appreciate that the staff took time out of their day to meet with our interns and give them a tour of the site.

It was an honor to celebrate with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce’s newest People You Should Know Honorees last night. We are incredibly proud to see our Chief of Civil Lafakeria Vaughn recognized for her contributions to the community. Congrats to her and all the others chosen for this year’s award!

Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley announces that Stephen C. Pettaway, III was found guilty of two counts of Aggravated Domestic Battery after a jury trial before the Honorable Judge Ryan Swift. He was acquitted of lesser counts of Unlawful Restraint and Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer. For the full press release regarding this case please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gD7jQfu2

Big thanks to the YWCA Northwestern Illinois for hosting a site visit for some of our interns this week. They got to hear about the programs and services available to those who need them in our community. The YWCA serves six counties in northern Illinois by providing everything from childcare assistance to racial justice programming.

We promise to provide real courtroom training and experience to future attorneys who intern with our office. In fact, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 Intern Ranikka Moore second chaired her very first jury trial last week. Under the leadership of Assistant State’s Attorney Emily Palmer, they successfully prosecuted an armed habitual criminal and delivery of a controlled substance case. After a short deliberation, the jury returned guilty verdicts on both counts. Great job securing guilty verdicts on two Class X Felonies.

Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley announces that Nakeithian C. Johnson was sentenced today to 65 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offense of First Degree Murder by the Honorable Judge Debra Schafer. For the full press release regarding this case please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gD7jQfu2