Greg Pyle
Today former McHenry County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Greg Pyle pled guilty to one count of having sex with a person less than twelve years old.
The story about what happened in court is here.
Pyle signed the following plea agreement on Friday, January 3, 2014, in Judge Frederick Kapala’s courtroom before proceedings began.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
WESTERN DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )
) No. 12CR50050
vs. ) Judge Frederick J. Kapala
)
GREGORY PYLE )
PLEA AGREEMENT
This Plea Agreement between the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, ZACHARY T. FARDON, and defendant GREGORY PYLE, and his attorney, PAUL E. GAZIANO, is made pursuant to Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and is governed in part by Rule 11(c)(1)(A), as more fully set forth below. The parties to this Agreement have agreed upon the following:
Charges in This Case
- The indictment in this case charges defendant with crossing a state line with intent to engage in a sexual act with a person who had not attained the age of 12 years, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2241(c), and transportation of a minor in interstate commerce to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2251(a).
- Defendant has read the charges against him contained in the indictment, and those charges have been fully explained to him by his attorney.
- Defendant fully understands the nature and elements of the crimes with which he has been charged.
Charge to Which Defendant Is Pleading Guilty
5. By this Plea Agreement, defendant agrees to enter a voluntary plea of guilty to the following count of the indictment: Count One, which charges defendant with crossing a state line with intent to engage in a sexual act with a person who had not attained the age of 12 years, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2241(c).
Factual Basis
6. Defendant will plead guilty because he is in fact guilty of the charge contained in Count One of the indictment. In pleading guilty, defendant admits the following facts and that those facts establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt:
(a) Generally, defendant admits that on December 13, 2008, in the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division, and elsewhere, he crossed a state line with the intent to engage in a sexual act with AChild A@, a person who had not attained the age of 12 years.
(b) Specifically, defendant admits that on December 13, 2008, he had custody of Child A and knew that Child A had not attained the age of 12 years. On that date, the defendant drove Child A from Crystal Lake, Illinois to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The purposes for the defendant’s transportation of Child A to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, included the defendant’s intention to engage in sexual acts with Child A and to produce visual depictions of such acts. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the defendant and Child A stayed overnight in a hotel associated with a national hotel chain. Further, while in the hotel, the defendant engaged in sexual acts with Child A that were sadistic, masochistic, and violent. The defendant produced images of Child A engaged in these sexual acts and later distributed the images over the Internet.
Maximum Statutory Penalties
7. Defendant understands that the charge to which he is pleading guilty carries the following statutory penalties:
a. A maximum sentence of life imprisonment, and a statutory mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years. This offense also carries a maximum fine of $250,000. Defendant further understands that the judge also must impose a term of supervised release of at least five years, and up to any number of years, including life.
b. Defendant further understands that the Court must order restitution to the victim of the offense in an amount determined by the Court.
c. In accord with Title 18, United States Code, Section 3013, defendant will be assessed $100 on the charge to which he has pled guilty, in addition to any other penalty or restitution imposed.
Sentencing Guidelines Calculations
8. Defendant understands that in imposing sentence the Court will be guided by the United States Sentencing Guidelines. Defendant understands that the Sentencing Guidelines are advisory, not mandatory, but that the Court must consider the Guidelines in determining a reasonable sentence.
9. For purposes of calculating the Sentencing Guidelines, the parties agree on the following points, except as specified below:
a. Applicable Guidelines. The Sentencing Guidelines to be considered in this case are those in effect at the time of sentencing. The following statements regarding the calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines are based on the Guidelines Manual currently in effect, namely the November 2013 Guidelines Manual.
b. Offense Level Calculations. The Guideline section applicable to a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2241(c) is Section 2A3.1. If, however, the offense involved causing, transporting, permitting, or offering or seeking by notice or advertisement, a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct, Section 2A3.1(c)(2) requires the application of Section 2G2.1 if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined pursuant to 2A3.1.
- The base offense level pursuant to Guideline ‘ 2A3.1(a)(1) is 38.
- The offense level must be increased by 2 levels to Level 40 pursuant to Guideline ‘ 2A3.1(b)(3) because the victim of the offense was in the custody, care and control of the defendant.
- The base offense level pursuant to Guideline ‘ 2G2.1(a) is 32.
- The offense level must be increased by 4 levels to Level 36 pursuant to Guideline ‘ 2G2.1(b)(1) because the offense involved a minor who had not attained the age of twelve years.
- The offense level must be increased by 2 levels to Level 38 pursuant to Guideline ‘ 2G2.1(b)(2)(A) because the offense involved the commission of a sexual act or sexual contact.
- The offense level must be increased by 2 levels to Level 40 pursuant to Guideline ‘ 2G2.1(b)(3) because the offense involved distribution.
- The offense level must be increased by 4 levels to Level 44 pursuant to Guideline ‘ 2G2.1(b)(4) because the offense involved material that portrays sadistic, masochistic, or other depictions of violence.
- The offense level must be increased by 5 levels to Level 49 pursuant to Guideline ‘ 2G2.1(b)(1) because the defendant had custody of the minor involved in the offense.
- The offense level calculated pursuant to ‘ 2G2.1 is greater than the offense level calculated pursuant to ‘ 2A3.1. Therefore, the offense level is 49 pursuant to ‘ 2G2.1.
- Defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for his criminal conduct. If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for his actions within the meaning of Guideline ‘ 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney’s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to his ability to satisfy any fine or restitution that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.
- In accord with Guideline ‘ 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of his intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, as provided by Guideline ‘ 3E1.1(b), if the Court determines the offense level to be 16 or greater prior to determining that defendant is entitled to a two-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the government will move for an additional one-level reduction in the offense level.
c. Criminal History Category. With regard to determining defendant’s criminal history points and criminal history category, based on the facts now known to the government, defendant=s criminal history points equal zero and defendant=s criminal history category is I.
d. Anticipated Advisory Sentencing Guidelines Range. Therefore, based on the facts now known to the government, the anticipated offense level is 46, which, when combined with the anticipated criminal history category of I, results in an anticipated advisory Sentencing Guidelines range of life imprisonment, in addition to any supervised release, fine, and restitution the Court may impose. Defendant also acknowledges that he is subject to a statutory minimum sentence of 30 years imprisonment.
e. Defendant and his attorney and the government acknowledge that the above Guideline calculations are preliminary in nature, and are non-binding predictions upon which neither party is entitled to rely. Defendant understands that further review of the facts or applicable legal principles may lead the government to conclude that different or additional Guideline provisions apply in this case. Defendant understands that the Probation Office will conduct its own investigation and that the Court ultimately determines the facts and law relevant to sentencing, and that the Court’s determinations govern the final Guideline calculation. Accordingly, the validity of this Agreement is not contingent upon the probation officer=s or the Court=s concurrence with the above calculations, and defendant shall not have a right to withdraw his plea on the basis of the Court=s rejection of these calculations.
f. Both parties expressly acknowledge that this Agreement is not governed by Fed.R.Crim.P. 11(c)(1)(B), and that errors in applying or interpreting any of the Sentencing Guidelines may be corrected by either party prior to sentencing. The parties may correct these errors either by stipulation or by a statement to the Probation Office or the Court, setting forth the disagreement regarding the applicable provisions of the Guidelines. The validity of this Agreement will not be affected by such corrections, and defendant shall not have a right to withdraw his plea, nor the government the right to vacate this Agreement, on the basis of such corrections.
Agreements Relating to Sentencing
10. Each party is free to recommend whatever sentence it deems appropriate.
11. It is understood by the parties that the sentencing judge is neither a party to nor bound by this Agreement and may impose a sentence up to the maximum penalties as set forth above. Defendant further acknowledges that if the Court does not accept the sentencing recommendation of the parties, defendant will have no right to withdraw his guilty plea.
12. Regarding restitution, defendant acknowledges that pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, ‘ 3663A, the Court must order defendant to make full restitution to the victim in an amount to be determined by the Court at sentencing, which amount shall reflect credit for any funds repaid prior to sentencing.
13. Restitution shall be due immediately, and paid pursuant to a schedule to be set by the Court at sentencing. Defendant acknowledges that pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 3664(k), he is required to notify the Court and the United States Attorney=s Office of any material change in economic circumstances that might affect his ability to pay restitution.
14. Defendant agrees to pay the special assessment of $100 at the time of sentencing with a cashier=s check or money order payable to the Clerk of the U.S. District Court.
15. Defendant agrees that the United States may enforce collection of any fine or restitution imposed in this case pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Sections 3572, 3613, and 3664(m), notwithstanding any payment schedule set by the Court.
16. After sentence has been imposed on the count to which defendant pleads guilty as agreed herein, the government will move to dismiss the remaining count of the indictment as to defendant.
Acknowledgments and Waivers Regarding Plea of Guilty
Nature of Agreement
17. This Agreement is entirely voluntary and represents the entire agreement between the United States Attorney and defendant regarding defendant=s criminal liability in case 12CR50050.<
18. This Agreement concerns criminal liability only. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, nothing herein shall constitute a limitation, waiver, or release by the United States or any of its agencies of any administrative or judicial civil claim, demand, or cause of action it may have against defendant or any other person or entity. The obligations of this Agreement are limited to the United States Attorney=s Office for the Northern District of Illinois and cannot bind any other federal, state, or local prosecuting, administrative, or regulatory authorities, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
Waiver of Rights
19. Defendant understands that by pleading guilty he surrenders certain rights, including the following:\
a. Trial rights. Defendant has the right to persist in a plea of not guilty to the charges against him, and if he does, he would have the right to a public and speedy trial.
i. The trial could be either a jury trial or a trial by the judge sitting without a jury. However, in order that the trial be conducted by the judge sitting without a jury, defendant, the government, and the judge all must agree that the trial be conducted by the judge without a jury.
ii. If the trial is a jury trial, the jury would be composed of twelve citizens from the district, selected at random. Defendant and his attorney would participate in choosing the jury by requesting that the Court remove prospective jurors for cause where actual bias or other disqualification is shown, or by removing prospective jurors without cause by exercising peremptory challenges.
iii. If the trial is a jury trial, the jury would be instructed that defendant is presumed innocent, that the government has the burden of proving defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and that the jury could not convict him unless, after hearing all the evidence, it was persuaded of his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and that it was to consider each count of the indictment separately. The jury would have to agree unanimously as to each count before it could return a verdict of guilty or not guilty as to that count.
iv. If the trial is held by the judge without a jury, the judge would find the facts and determine, after hearing all the evidence, and considering each count separately, whether or not the judge was persuaded that the government had established defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
v. At a trial, whether by a jury or a judge, the government would be required to present its witnesses and other evidence against defendant. Defendant would be able to confront those government witnesses and his attorney would be able to cross-examine them.
vi. At a trial, defendant could present witnesses and other evidence in his own behalf. If the witnesses for defendant would not appear voluntarily, he could require their attendance through the subpoena power of the Court. A defendant is not required to present any evidence.
vii. At a trial, defendant would have a privilege against self-incrimination so that he could decline to testify, and no inference of guilt could be drawn from his refusal to testify. If defendant desired to do so, he could testify in his own behalf.
b. Appellate rights. Defendant further understands he is waiving all appellate issues that might have been available if he had exercised his right to trial, and may only appeal the validity of this plea of guilty and the sentence imposed. Defendant understands that any appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of the entry of the judgment of conviction.
c. Defendant understands that by pleading guilty he is waiving all the rights set forth in the prior paragraphs, with the exception of the appellate rights specifically preserved above. Defendant=s attorney has explained those rights to him, and the consequences of his waiver of those rights.
Presentence Investigation Report/Post-Sentence Supervision
20. Defendant understands that the United States Attorney=s Office in its submission to the Probation Office as part of the Pre-Sentence Report and at sentencing shall fully apprise the District Court and the Probation Office of the nature, scope, and extent of defendant=s conduct regarding the charges against him, and related matters. The government will make known all matters in aggravation and mitigation relevant to sentencing.
21. Defendant agrees to truthfully and completely execute a Financial Statement (with supporting documentation) prior to sentencing, to be provided to and shared among the Court, the Probation Office, and the United States Attorney=s Office regarding all details of his financial circumstances, including his recent income tax returns as specified by the probation officer. Defendant understands that providing false or incomplete information, or refusing to provide this information, may be used as a basis for denial of a reduction for acceptance of responsibility pursuant to Guideline ‘ 3E1.1 and enhancement of his sentence for obstruction of justice under Guideline ‘ 3C1.1, and may be prosecuted as a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001 or as a contempt of the Court.
22. For the purpose of monitoring defendant=s compliance with his obligations to pay a fine and restitution during any term of supervised release or probation to which defendant is sentenced, defendant further consents to the disclosure by the IRS to the Probation Office and the United States Attorney’s Office of defendant’s individual income tax returns (together with extensions, correspondence, and other tax information) filed subsequent to defendant’s sentencing, to and including the final year of any period of supervised release or probation to which defendant is sentenced. Defendant also agrees that a certified copy of this Agreement shall be sufficient evidence of defendant=s request to the IRS to disclose the returns and return information, as provided for in Title 26, United States Code, Section 6103(b).
23. Defendant understands that pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Sections 3583(d) and 4042(c), the Court must order as an explicit condition of supervised release that defendant register as a sex offender in compliance with the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. Defendant also understands that he will be subject to federal and state sex offender registration requirements independent of supervised release, that those requirements may apply throughout his life, and that he may be subject to state and federal prosecution for failing to comply with applicable sex offender registration laws. Defendant understands that no one, including his attorney or the Court, can predict to a certainty the effect of his conviction on his duties to comply with current or future sex offender registration laws. Defendant nevertheless affirms that he wants to plead guilty regardless of any sex offender registration consequences that his guilty plea may entail.
24. Defendant agrees to participate in psychological counseling and sex offender treatment as directed by the Probation Office as a condition of any sentence of probation or supervised release imposed.
Other Terms
25. Defendant agrees to cooperate with the United States Attorney’s Office in collecting any unpaid fine and restitution for which defendant is liable, including providing financial statements and supporting records as requested by the United States Attorney’s Office.
Conclusion
26. Defendant understands that this Agreement will be filed with the Court, will become a matter of public record, and may be disclosed to any person.
27. Defendant understands that his compliance with each part of this Agreement extends throughout the period of his sentence, and failure to abide by any term of the Agreement is a violation of the Agreement. Defendant further understands that in the event he violates this Agreement, the government, at its option, may move to vacate the Agreement, rendering it null and void, and thereafter prosecute defendant not subject to any of the limits set forth in this Agreement, or may move to resentence defendant or require defendant=s specific performance of this Agreement. Defendant understands and agrees that in the event that the Court permits defendant to withdraw from this Agreement, or defendant breaches any of its terms and the government elects to void the Agreement and prosecute defendant, any prosecutions that are not time-barred by the applicable statute of limitations on the date of the signing of this Agreement may be commenced against defendant in accordance with this paragraph, notwithstanding the expiration of the statute of limitations between the signing of this Agreement and the commencement of such prosecutions.
28. Should the judge refuse to accept defendant’s plea of guilty, this Agreement shall become null and void and neither party will be bound to it.
29. Defendant and his attorney acknowledge that no threats, promises, or representations have been made, nor agreements reached, other than those set forth in this Agreement, to cause defendant to plead guilty.
30. Defendant acknowledges that he has read this Agreement and carefully reviewed each provision with his attorney. Defendant further acknowledges that he understands and voluntarily accepts each and every term and condition of this Agreement.
AGREED THIS DATE: _____________________
__________________________ ________________________
ZACHARY T. FARDON GREGORY PYLE
United States Attorney Defendant
__________________________ ________________________
MICHAEL D. LOVE PAUL E. GAZIANO
Assistant U.S. Attorney Attorney for Defendant
For Pyle to be offered this plea agreement, I will bet he did a whole lot of talking.
McHenry County it is time to clean it up, and the Sheriff’s Department will be the best place to start.
Time for the elected officials to take a stand on RIGHT AND WRONG, can you do that???
Ant time there is a plea deal, either you have a slightly weak case, or the prosecution is trying to get the most they can without putting the victim on the stand to testify, in this case, against his Dad (and I use that term is the loosest way possible).
85% of 30 years is pretty damn good, tho not long enough for me.
That Department is and has been a TOTAL MESS. THE LATEST — go to this link on the Northwest nygren – do notice that there is not comments being allowed.
http://www.nwherald.com/2014/01/03/mchenry-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-security-breach-at-jail/acrh7d3/
Not to detract from the egregiousness or horribly malevolent nature of this POS’ attacks but–where’s the other shoe that so many on this and many other blogs have promised would drop once this plea was entered?
So many have posted that this plea will coincide with the death knell for the MCSO’s current administration and (not so latently) proclaimed Pyle’s inside knowledge (of some unnamed nefarious actions) would come to light for the whole world…
Really- good comment.
Haven’t seen nor heard any other “shoe” hitting the floor yet either
“AZsupporter”
You are nothing but a master manipulator..
You said–> “Any time there is a plea deal, either you have a slightly weak case, or the prosecution is trying to get the most they can without putting the victim on the stand to testify”
A plea deal is also made because the defendant has provided the prosecutor and investigators with information to prosecute others culpable in the same crime, or other crimes, in exchange for a lower and better sentence..
And, just because the shoe has not dropped yet, does not mean that it will never drop.
It was only Friday that Pyle pleaded guilty…
The fact remains that Nygren and Zinke both knew about Pyle’s shenanigans and did nothing to stop him.
In fact, they rewarded Pyle by continuing to pay his salary all the while he was in Federal Prison…
Go back to you imaginary world AZ..
You may be needing some assistance from the local 150 to dig yourself out of that “BIG FAT” hole you have dug for yourself and everyone around you.
You apparently have been reading the preliminaries for the book “Political Campaigning for Dummies”
Have to hand it to you, because you are definitely a good student on the subject of that infamous book…
Hey “AZ” where is your famous friend “Fukoku?”
Apparently, the Republican Party finally shut her up and she must be doing some antique shopping.
Now, all they have to do is shut you up…
Dum Dum; if someone hadn’t told you something , which you swallowed hook,line and sinker,you wouldn’t have an original thought floating around in that empty 6″ of space between your ears.
Between game shows, Unions, Judges and anybody who hasn’t jumped on the Philpot ” I hate police” bandwagon, you continue to prove that ” keep quiet and let people THINK your stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt”.
AZsupporter, you are starting to sound like Zinke, or a good buddy of Pyle’s.
If I read all the documents correctly, Sentencing will not take place until April. . . more time for the REST OF THE STORY!
Now, do me a favor, grab a shovel and go help your neighborhood, especially the elderly, clear their sidewalks and driveways.
Being productive will help your frame of mind.
“AZ” Your comment shows you don’t know me..
It only proves how inept you really are……
Further, your comments also. show what a high level “CON ARTIST” you are. Y
ep a Zinke follower….
Please call your buddies at the local 150 to help you out of that same “SH…T DIFFERENT DAY” “BIG FAT” hole in the ground you have dug for yourself…
Don’t you have some antique shopping to do or something?
Surely, your friend “Fukoku” the cuckoo could use your help with that.
Oh sorry forgot that hole is so big you can’t climb out…..
Happy Digging!…
“AZ”
There are more boys choirs in Europe.
Whatsa matter you don’t have any traveling buddies or I mean dates to travel with you, because Pyle is in Federal Prison?…
Pity. Always, trying to prove your manhood you are, when there is nothing to prove…
You are one of the complete morons who broke the front door to my house and then charged in without a warrant…
Whatsa matter “AZ” the video surveillance system attached to my house scared you so bad, you ran out the door?.
Not the man, you want everyone to think you are, are you now?
It’s a sad state of affairs over there at the Sheriffs Department.
When Nygren was called and told his boys put on a really good performance for the camera, he finally shut his mouth…
It is legal to video tape law enforcement in the State of Illinois…
The only inept officers at the Sheriffs Department are the individuals or gang that everyone calls the “POSSE” They are the same Sheriffs officers that attacked the Pavlins and then settled the civil claim out of court…..
the brethren of your profession does not even agree with your behavior….
Really and ASSsupporter ,Did you expect the feds to hold a press conference about any information they received from PedoPyle.
I doubt they would even admit that he talked to them.
Operation Greylord (Chicago corruption) took nine years to put many judges, lawyers, and cops in jail.
I think the feds started with Milliman about 8-9 years ago.
Justice is slow sometimes.
When a bunch of black unmarked Suburbans descend on Mchenry County homes and offices someday, we will know justice has arrived and the regime is over.
Look Ma !
I won again!!
Dum Dum’s train has left the track again!
Oh well.
Well, well, well, whata know, “AZ” or I mean Mr Menace of society has returned…
Can’t wait for those unmarked Suburbans to arrive in McHenry County.
Once the players of the Regime have been arrested, I will be in court everyday to make sure justice prevails…
Hey “AZ” I think orange is in your color wheel..
“AZ” I proved my point.
You will never be a real man, because you are still running home to Mommy.
Pathetic..
Hey “AZ’ Real Men don’t wear orange….
My sainted Mother tried to teach me to play nice with “others”, but since Dum Dum brings out the worst in me, and this thread has gone on too long anyhow.
I’m done with Dum Dum for this blog post.
“AZ” you are the one that claimed to be retired and then claimed to have towels at home with initials on them for your small children.
You just turn that finger right around, and point it at yourself.
You are so dumb you can’t keep track of your own lies…
Kind of a tough time for Andy. I wonder what his strategy will be.
I’m not sure the “Third Wheel Plan” starring Jim Harrison will work.
It’s obvious the Herald is “controlled.”
Even the recent story about the security breach at the jail was very misleading leaving one to believe that this was a recent occurrence instead of one that was almost 2 weeks old and obviously “nearly” covered up.
The Herald headline stating that Pyle had “sex with a minor…” is also very misleading as the facts are much more horrific and the victim was less than 12 years old.
I can’t wait to see what the next step for Andy is.
One think that is curious to me is why was Pyle paid for 8 months following being charged and arrested for very serious sex offenses while other officers are fired quickly and no such nonsense is afforded them.
Bear in mind that the Correctional Officer who tipped off a person involved in a relatively minor case a few years ago was fired while Pyle was kept on the payroll and collected benefits that surpass all allowed benefit accrual.
No doubt that the Feds are looking into all of this.
With all due respect, Andy, it might be a good time to step down and try something else…
Just my humble opinion.
Rich, tough time for Andy?
What about all the people who have had their rights violated!
Zinke will take the pity pot route and go for the sympathy vote . . .
Harrison is looking for name recognition, maybe to clean it up from the Pack days.
Nygren and company have groomed Zinke to be there along with the Mrs., the poor saps do not know any better.
Let the Feds come in, they are more than welcome in McHenry County to clean it up.
The taxpayers keep paying for corruption, that has to stop.
Regimeover…
There has been a myriad of postings, on this blog and several others, proclaiming there was something more to Pyle’s plea and outright stated Pyle was going to provide substantive information on various ‘wrong doings’ going on.
All I’m doing is questioning what?
In all due honesty, it appears as though this plea deal is an all too common, garden variety, plea…with nothing else attached-which would, unfortunately, mean these posters are more poseur than someone with some deep insight into some unidentified systemic corruption…
BTW, Operation Greylord lasted 3 1/2 years and involved 92 federal indictments.
Now, unless you’re insinuating the rampant ‘corruption’ in McHenry County is somehow larger than any corruption case in Crook County, I think anything mined from Pyle and Milliman would have seen the light of day sometime sooner than the present…
realy?, sounds like you are worried, there are people in McHenry County, that should be worried . . .
there are those who want to come clean, and they will.
I do not know much about prison, but I hear Federal is better than a State facility.
Whatever you people want to say is your right…and I respect that.
However, I sat in the courtroom on Friday, across the aisle from Mr. Skinner.
Pyle is getting life….no doubt.
The only “plea agreement” in this case was to drop count 2, because count 1 gives him life.
I will say this, this defense attorney seems very open talking to Cal about everything, as the plea was delayed approx 45 minutes.
What I would like to see is that you all have a little respect for the family that is grieving.
But, guess that is asking to much from people that feel they know everything about everything.
Voters and residents of McHenry County should keep in mind that Nygren never did fire Pyle.
I attended Merit Commission meetings, expecting them to consider and approve Pyle’s firing, but Nygren NEVER took it to them. Did Zinke ever say, “For the good of the Department we’ve got to act”?
Finally, Pyle signed a separation deal, and Nygren never even took that to the Merit Commission, which he was supposed to do.
The Fed’s case started in 2010 and pertained to a 2008 crime.
Note the dates in the Illinois State Police case against Pyle in McHenry County Circuit Court: Filed in January 2012, but the Charge Date is September 11, 2006.
What happened on January 6, 2012, to attract attention from law-enforcement?
Who reported what and to which agency?
Who at MCSD referred to it as (just) a “domestic” incident?
Didn’t someone in authority say that MCSD should support Pyle?
Anybody have the original newspaper articles?
I admit to feeling sorry for everyone in this case.
Pyle is 38.
Adding 30 years minimum to his current age doesn’t make him as old as I am now, but it is a very, very long time.
What a waste of a life.
And, the child, who certainly appears to be his son…how incredibly sad what he has (and has had) to deal with.
His ex-wife must also be devastated at how she misjudged her husband.
Unfortunately, this type of abuse within families has a ripple effect that is far reaching. S
iblings, Grandparents, cousins, Aunt and Uncles will all feel their pain.
The Mother will have to face this everyday for the rest of her life….
opefully, Zinke and Nygren will be required to face some very serious consequences..