ILLINOIS
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By Charlotte Eriksen
A Wheaton College professor accused of possessing child porn, weapons and ammunition has a bond hearing this Thursday, March 8.
Donald Ratcliff, 60, was charged Thursday with:
•Two counts of aggravated possession of child pornography
•Two counts of possession of a firearm without a FOID card
•One count of possession of ammunition without a FOID card
Ratcliff teaches an online course in children’s spirituality. He was unable to post bond Friday morning.
Dan Collins, attorney for Ratcliff, requested next week’s hearing in front of DuPage County Judge Elizabeth Sexton Friday morning. Officials said Ratcliff had 1,600 rounds of ammunition and the weapons were pistols. Collins said Ratcliff’s weapons were “family heirlooms.”
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