Robert D. Conner, of Evanston, wanted to be released to the Lake County Community Corrections work-release program so he can begin to work on rehabilitating himself while awaiting a resolution in his case, his attorney said.

The man is accused of sexually abusing a boy while the boy was staying the night at his apartment.

She testified that she didn't punch the man or immediately call police because she was scared and unsure of what to do.

Isaiah Escutia, 20, received the new plea offer after his defense uncovered new evidence that weakened the state's case, attorney John Cantrell said.

He was charged after the girl's mother caught him raping her 8-year-old, records allege.

An 8-year-old, who reported being repeatedly sexually abused by a 37-year-old man, was found to have suffered various forms of physical damage, according to charging information.

The judge said the case could have a negative impact on his immigration status, up to deportation.

Two girls who came forward more than two years ago to allege a man regularly sexually abused them for about 11 years likely have a long road ahead because of the man's request for a jury trial.

The child's mother, who The Times is not naming to protect the girl's identity, testified she walked in on Wilson as he sexually abused her 8-year-old daughter in February at her Gary home.