illinois attorney general who went to jail

by Kiera Langosh 4 min read

Who killed Frank Casolari?

Ray Larsen being taken into the Jefferson Park police station in 1972 in the killing of 16-year-old Frank Casolari at the Schiller Woods Forest Preserve near O’Hare Airport.

When was Larsen parole revoked?

On June 22, a three-member panel of the prisoner review board revoked Larsen’s parole.

What did De Jong say about prison?

De Jong said he changed for the better in prison, converting to Buddhism and that he’d lead a “quiet life” if paroled.

How many Illinois governors have gone to jail?

Of Illinois' last seven governors, four have ended up going to prison. They are: Rod Blagojevich — Governor from 2002 through 2009, when he became the first Illinois governor in history to be impeached.

What was George Ryan convicted of?

Convicted of numerous corruption charges in 2011, including allegations that he tried to sell or trade President Barack Obama's old Senate seat. George Ryan — Governor from 1999 through 2003. After leaving office, was convicted of racketeering for actions as governor and secretary of state.

How long was Otto Kerner in prison?

Spent about a year and a half in federal prison. Otto Kerner — Governor from 1961-1968. Resigned to become judge, then was convicted of bribery related to his tenure as governor. Sentenced to three years in prison.

Is George Ryan in prison?

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan has left prison and now is in a Chicago halfway house after serving more than five years for corruption. His departure from prison follows a rich, if ignominious, history in Illinois of ex-governors arriving in and departing from prison. Of Illinois' last seven governors, four have ended up going to prison .

1. I'm glad something is finally being done

about these rapist judges. You know their decisions to set men free for rape stems from their own belief that the behavior is acceptable.

6. I'm sure he identified, it's just a question of what with?

Social status? Church affiliation, who knows. We can be sure that he viewed the victim as an "other." I sincerely doubt he would have done this if the identification had been reversed.

7. Has the judge previously done this in similar cases?

Has the judge previously done this in similar cases? Is there some social relationship between the judge and the rapist's family?

8. Good!

Sexual predators rarely, if ever can be rehabilitated. I'm not just talking out my ass either. Evidence backs me up.

10. We have some really good people running our state right now

Certainly a far cry from when Rauner was in office. I hope we can keep them in office next election.

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