White Hall man convicted of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
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By Carmen Ensinger
A White Hall man has pled guilty to Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse on a charge related to an incident that took place in July of 2010.
Greene County States Attorney Craig M. Grummel announced that Lloyd L. Speaker, 41, has been sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) following his conviction for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 felony. The sentence was handed down in Greene County Circuit Court on March 24.
Under Illinois sentencing guidelines, this offense carries a sentencing range from probation up to seven years in the DOC.
After considering the nature of the offense, the impact on the victim, and all statutory factors in aggravation and mitigation, the Court determined that a sentence to the Department of Corrections was appropriate. Pursuant to Illinois law, this conviction requires the defendant to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his natural life.
Grummel praised the victim for her courage and strength throughout the investigation and prosecution of this case.
“This case is a reminder that victims of these offenses carry the weight of what happened to them long after the crime itself,” he said. “Her strength in coming forward and seeing this through to the end is commendable. Today’s sentence reflects the seriousness of this conduct and our commitment to protecting victims and holding offenders accountable.”
The State’s Attorney’s Office extends its appreciation to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and the White Hall Police Department for their work in investigating this case. Additional thanks are extended to the staff of the Greene County State’s Attorney’s Office and Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault for their continued support of victims and assistance throughout the process.
“This sentence underscores the priority placed on protecting vulnerable individuals in Greene County and ensuring that those who commit these offenses face meaningful consequences,” Grummel said.