ILLINOIS
Canton Daily Ledger
Hannah Schrodt
Daily Ledger reporter
Posted Aug. 13, 2015
LEWISTOWN
A former pastor convicted of sexual criminal abuse who is now accused of violating sex offender registry terms will be pleading not guilty to the felony charges against him.
In Fulton County Court Wednesday, Jason Phillips, 41, of Glasford, waived his right to a preliminary hearing and said he plans on pleading not guilty to four counts of being present on the property of a child care facility. The charges are Class 4 felonies.
Phillips is requesting a trial by jury, which is scheduled to begin Oct. 19. He has hired legal counsel.
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