Politics & Government
Parole Board Chair And Board Member Resign Amid Controversy Over Release Of Man Accused Of Killing Boy, Stabbing His Mom
The release happened despite Smith pleading in court last month trying to get a protective order against Brand.
March 26, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Prisoner Review Board chair Donald Shelton and board member LeAnn Miller resigned on Monday after the board approved the parole of a man who is accused of stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and killing her 11-year-old son a day after he was released from prison.
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Meanwhile, after the CBS 2 Investigators pressed the state for days, they finally admitted mistakes involving the release of an inmate of Stateville prison.
While Gov. JB Pritzker's office did not give a reason for either resignation, the governor's office confirmed that Miller conducted the recent parole hearing for Crosetti Brand, who is charged with stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Laterria Smith, and killing her 11-year-old son, Jayden Perkins, on the day after he was paroled. It was Miller who wrote the report recommending Brand's release from prison.
