Federal Jury Finds Bank Robber Guilty in Jail Guard Assault

A federal jury found a convicted bank robber guilty of assaulting Kankakee County jail guards with a broom.

The verdict

The jury’s finding establishes guilt in the assault case. The person identified in the case had already been convicted of bank robbery.

What the case involved

The assault involved guards at the Kankakee County jail and a broom. The verdict places the incident within the court system’s handling of an incarcerated person accused of attacking jail staff.

What is known about the outcome

The jury returned a guilty verdict. The available account does not state a sentence, sentencing date, the names of the guards or the defendant, or additional details about the allegations.

What to watch

The next public step is any sentencing proceeding or court order connected to the guilty verdict. Court records may also identify the defendant, outline the charges and describe the sentence when those actions occur.