Judge finds probable cause to proceed with case against Mercer County Schools Superintendent

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MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - A judge ruled Friday there is sufficient probable cause to proceed with criminal case against the Mercer County Schools Superintendent. Timothy Farquer, 53, is facing multiple charges including Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. He is accused of ordering a school nurse to disclose vaccination information of students and compiling the data … Continue reading Judge finds probable cause to proceed with case against Mercer County Schools Superintendent

Defense questions merit of criminal charges against Mercer County Superintendent

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - No ruling was made on probable cause for criminal charges against the Mercer County Schools Superintendent in the Oct. 20 hearing. CLICK BELOW TO READ UPDATED VERSION OF THIS STORY. https://kylejbales.com/2025/11/14/judge-finds-probable-cause-to-proceed-with-case-against-mercer-county-schools-superintendent/ Superintendent Timothy Farquer, 53, faces multiple charges including Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. Farquer is accused of ordering a school … Continue reading Defense questions merit of criminal charges against Mercer County Superintendent