Two members of the Illinois Inmate Review Board have resigned after allowing the release of a man who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend’s 11-year-old son hours after gaining his freedom.
The board was released from a 16-year prison sentence for home invasion and aggravated assault just one month after his ex-girlfriend Lateria Smith filed for a protective order against Crosetti Brando. It was met with a backlash.
Although the pair hadn’t been together for more than 15 years, Smith, 33, was still afraid of Brand, 37 – and for good reason.
“Bland was convicted several times between 2006 and 2009 for domestic crimes involving women, including three violations of protective orders.” CWB Chicago report.
The felon was initially released in October with a protection order barring him from contacting Smith, but was later re-incarcerated. accused Breitbart News reported that on February 1, he sent her threatening texts and tried to break into her home.
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On the same day that the pregnant Smith was scheduled to argue in court why Bland should not be allowed near her, Smith allegedly attacked her family with a knife in their Edgewater home.
The newspaper reported that the brand “ambushed” Smith’s young son, Jaden Perkins, as he tried to protect his mother and unborn brother.
When Jayden tried to intervene, he was violently stabbed in the chest and died.
When the boy’s mother escaped and locked herself in another room, the suspect attempted to enter the room, but eventually escaped. She was later found at her mother’s house and arrested.
Brand is currently facing charges of “first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, three counts of burglary with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery, aggravated domestic battery, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon with a prior conviction, and an order of protection.” in violation,” a CWB Chicago report said.
Not only did Mr. Miller resign from the board, but so did Chairman Donald Shelton. post I will report it.
“Prisoner Review Boards must be able to operate independently as they review very difficult cases, but I believe that Leanne Miller has made the right decision to step down from her role. ” Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement.
“It is clear that the evidence in this case was not given the careful consideration that victims of domestic violence deserve, and I will ensure that additional safeguards and training are put in place to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.” “I’m committed to doing that,” Pritzker said.
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He announced Mr. Shelton’s resignation online. press release.
“Donald Shelton served the state of Illinois at PRB for more than a decade and exemplified his dedication to public service,” he said. “During his time with the Champaign Police Department and PRB, he worked diligently to keep Illinoisans safe and protect our justice system. I am grateful for his service.”
Smith remains hospitalized in critical condition after the attack, but she and her unborn child are expected to survive, NBC News reported. report.
Gus Giordano Dance School mourned the death of star student Jaden on social media.
“Jaden Perkins brought the brightest light to GUS. We are incredibly lucky to have been a part of his life. We love Jayden,” the dance school told X wrote.
