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Crime Brief | Kankakee County

Attorneys argue over affirmative defense being used in Xandria Harris’ trial

An affirmative defense is when the defendant introduces evidence that negates criminal liability or civil liability, even if it is proven that the defendant committed the alleged acts, according to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.

By Jeff Bonty●

Indiana man charged with killing bar owner once worked with her, was fired: prosecutor

The Hammond, Indiana, man accused of shooting a rural Momence bar owner execution-style in the head once worked with her at the bar, a prosecutor said.

By Jeff Bonty●

Kankakee County prosecutors file charges against Indiana man accused of killing woman

The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed five charges against the man accused of killing Courtney M. Drysdale, of Momence, on Feb 2.

By Jeff Bonty●

Kankakee man found guilty of attempted murder

Arthur Hopewell, of Kankakee, was found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm of his now ex-wife last Wednesday in Kankakee County court.

By Jeff Bonty●

Kankakee police arrest woman on weapons charge

Kankakee police arrested 34-year-old Amanda Gaytan, of Kankakee, following an alleged incident involving a firearm Friday.

By Jeff Bonty●