George A. Buss is scheduled to appear before Judge Schorsch in Courtroom 4 on January 8, 2027, at 9:00 a.m., for a pre-trial hearing in an ongoing felony criminal case.

The case, filed in Stephenson County on February 26, 2026, is being prosecuted by Stephenson County State's Attorney Carl Larson. Buss is represented by defense attorney Andrew Hanson.

A pre-trial hearing allows the court to review the progress of the case, address outstanding legal matters, and determine the next steps before trial.

Fighting4Freeport will continue monitoring the proceedings and reporting developments as they become available.

Case Number: 2026CF68