Christina Schmidt

'The court does not agree with your interpretation of what’s going on here': Yohn files more motions as trial start date nears

June 15, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson denied a series of motions Wednesday afternoon by Bradley Yohn with less than a month remaining before his trial starts July 10. Near the end of the meeting in Adams County Circuit Court, Yohn handed Thomson 12 more motions. Exasperated, Thomson scheduled Friday morning for both sides to review Yohn’s…

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Blackledge writes that counsel was 'less than efficient' and asks for sentence to be vacated ... then tells judge otherwise

August 19, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Karen Blackledge sent a letter to the Adams County Circuit Clerk on July 27, saying her legal representation was “less than efficient and effective” and led her to agree May 5 to two 20-year sentences to the Illinois Department of Corrections. However, when Judge Amy Lannerd asked Friday during a motion hearing in…

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