Judge to Decide Whether Man Awaiting Retrial on Child Sexual Assault Charges Will Be Released

After two mistrials and more than four years of legal proceedings, a Stephenson County judge is expected to decide on August 6 whether 41-year-old Ecung M. Sanders will remain in custody or be released while awaiting a third jury trial on multiple child sexual assault charges. Sarah Collins examines what the hearing means, the history of the case, and why one local family says the decision could have lasting consequences beyond the courtroom.