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WBGZ Radio 4/9/2021 |
By Mark Ellebracht - WBGZ Radio
A Madison County jury on Wednesday found James Lopes should remain incarcerated as a sexually dangerous person following a recovery hearing. In 2017, a Madison County jury originally found him to be a sexually dangerous person. Per state statute, Lopes was eligible to petition the court for a recovery hearing to prove he is no longer sexually dangerous.
The jury on Wednesday found he has not recovered and remains sexually dangerous. Lopes has been committed to the care and custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections since his initial verdict. After requesting a recovery hearing, Lopes underwent a psychological evaluation by a DOC doctor. The doctor testified with his evaluation on Wednesday. Lopes has refused treatment while in DOC custody. Declaring Lopes a sexually dangerous person is a civil action, not a criminal charge, which requires a jury trial. He has represented himself in court. Lopes, who had no