Community Corner
Patch Court Watch: Darien Triple Murder and More
Take a look at what court cases in DuPage County we're keeping our eye on.
Darien:
Attorneys for Darien triple-murder suspect Johnny Borizov accused in the killings of three people related to the mother of Borizov's young son - said during a Sept. 8 hearing they are still looking over reports and evidence from the March 2010 shootings. In requesting the case be continued until Oct. 19, Borizov's attorneys pointed out the expected plea agreement by co-defendant Jacob Nodarse will "obviously impact" Borizov's case. Prosecutors allege Nodarse fired the gun to shoot to death three members of Angela Kramer's family in a scheme created by Borizov. His attorneys have suggested that Nodarse's mental health, not Borizov, is the reason he committed the crime. Nodarse's plea is expected at a Sept. 20 hearing.
Elmhurst:
Sandra Clanton, who was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity, remains in DuPage County Jail still awaiting an evaluation by Illinois Department of Human Services officials, her attorney said during a Sept. 7 hearing before Judge Daniel Guerin. Prosecutors requested a report on her mental health be completed to determine what type of treatment she should undergo following the July verdict. Clanton was accused of slamming her grandson's head against a kitchen counter inside an Elmhurst apartment last year. Attorneys expected the report to be completed by mid-August. With Clanton held being held without bond, her attorney, Michael Walsh, said he would have to look at his legal options regarding Clanton's rights if she is not evaluated soon. The case returns to court Oct. 4.
Lisle:
A scheduled Sept. 8 hearing was postponed in the lawsuit brought against Benedictine University by the father of a former student. Daniel Julius has accused school officials with taking and improperly disposing of his daughter's personal items after she overdosed in a campus run apartment in 2009. Julius contends, in part, that campus police took a diary containing information about mistreatment of his daughter by a professor with a grudge against Julius, who is a former school administrator. Benedictine has moved to have the case dismissed. Arguments on that motion are now expected to happen Nov. 9.
