Crime & Safety
Orland Teacher Switches Attorneys in Sex Assault Case
Jesus Sanchez, who is accused of sexually assaulting a former student, gets new attorney and new judge.
An Orland teacher, who is accused of sexually assaulting a student while driving her home from work, now has a new attorney and a new judge, according to the Daily Southtown.
Jesus Sanchez, 44, is charged with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, two counts of kidnapping, four counts of aggravated battery in a public plane and one count of unlawful restraint.
Sanchez pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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He is now being represented by Palos Heights attorney Colleen McSweeney Moore. She declined to say why Sanchez sought a new attorney, or a new judge.
Circuit Court Judge Tommy Brewer will replace Judge Michele Pitman.
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Sanchez taught Spanish at Thornwood High School in South Holland.
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