Probable cause ruling will stand in case against Mercer County Superintendent

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - A November ruling to proceed with the criminal case against the Mercer County Schools Superintendent will stand, a judge ruled Thursday.On Nov. 14, a judge found sufficient probable cause to move forward with the case after both sides gave extensive arguments.On Jan. 15, a hearing was held to reconsider the November … Continue reading Probable cause ruling will stand in case against Mercer County Superintendent

‘Allegations are frivolous’: Defense calls on judge to dismiss criminal charges against Superintendent

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MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - The defense for the Mercer County Schools Superintendent charged with Official Misconduct formally rebukes the allegations in a court filing calling on the judge to dismiss the case. Superintendent Timothy Farquer, 53, is facing multiple charges including Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. He is accused of ordering a school nurse to … Continue reading ‘Allegations are frivolous’: Defense calls on judge to dismiss criminal charges against Superintendent

Court docs reveal more details about charges against Mercer County Schools employees

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MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - Court documents obtained Thursday have revealed more details about criminal charges filed against the Mercer County School District Superintendent and two employees. On Thursday, court records show all three district employees were formally charged with Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. In addition, all three were charged with Unauthorized Access to … Continue reading Court docs reveal more details about charges against Mercer County Schools employees

Mercer Co. Schools Superintendent, two employees, charged with official misconduct

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

ALEDO, Ill. — The Mercer County School District Superintendent and two employees were charged with official misconduct Wednesday after police say they illegally accessed students' medical records. According to Aledo Police and the Mercer County State's Attorney, investigators collected enough evidence to execute a search warrant at the district's office in Joy on Wednesday, where … Continue reading Mercer Co. Schools Superintendent, two employees, charged with official misconduct