The founder of Lake County Black Lives Matter has turned himself in to begin serving a 40-day jail sentence after the man took unauthorized photos during a court proceeding and posted them online. Clyde McLemore, 65, of Zion, attended a court hearing on the morning of April 25 at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. […]
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Judge sentences Lake County Black Lives Matter founder to 40 days in jail for taking photographs in court
A judge has sentenced the founder of the Lake County Black Lives Matter to 40 days in jail after the man took photos during a court proceeding and posted them online in violation of court rules. Clyde McLemore, 65, of Zion, attended a court hearing on the morning of April 25 at the Lake County […]
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Man set to be released under SAFE-T Act for attacking officer in Fox River Grove ordered held after court comments
A man arrested in Fox River Grove for attacking a police officer, which is a non-detainable offense under the SAFE-T Act, was sentenced to jail for contempt following vulgar comments in court just before his release. Randy E. Kinney, 64, of Palatine, was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, criminal damage to property […]
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Crystal Lake man held in contempt for showing up to McHenry County court hearing while under influence
A Crystal Lake man was found in contempt and sentenced to jail after he allegedly showed up to his McHenry County criminal court hearing while under the influence. Justin R. Weber, 42, of Crystal Lake, was charged in May with three counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm by […]
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Libertyville-Vernon Hills District 128 faces contempt motion over claim they are violating mask restraining order
(The Center Square) – An attorney has filed a request to hold Libertyville-Vernon Hills School District 128 in contempt of court for allegedly violating a judge’s ruling that blocked the enforcement of masks. Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge Raylene Grischow issued a temporary restraining order on February 4 against school masking and COVID exclusion policies. […]
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Battery suspect held in contempt after swearing, giving middle finger to McHenry County judge
A Lakemoor man, who was arrested for battering police officers, was ordered held in jail for 180 days on contempt of court for flipping off and swearing at a McHenry County judge during a bond hearing. Joseph A. Savino Jr., 38, of the 28900 block of Pilgrims Pass in Lakemoor, was charged with two counts […]