Pantagraph.com | News | Media barred from Pelo video testimony

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To ?????? wrote on Sep 6, 2007 1:41 PM:

" Just about 2 months ago there was a report in the "public safety" articles hear about someone with a mask trying to get into some woman's home. "

Fair trial wrote on Sep 6, 2007 9:40 AM:

" Why make this testimony public before the trial has started? I would think doing so would make it difficult to choose a jury. I think it makes perfect sense to keep it private. It will be shown during the trial, which will be open. I think they made the right decision. "

??? wrote on Sep 6, 2007 8:55 AM:

" When has the press ever been included in the room when people are giving depositions. This is usually between the accused, victim & attorneys. This was a deposition, that is all and he has a right to be present. "

?????? wrote on Sep 6, 2007 7:59 AM:

" I was just wondrin.....has there been any more sexual assaults since hes been stayin at the county hotel? "

BIG SISTER wrote on Sep 6, 2007 7:26 AM:

" to taking from my comment! No I am not related To anyone involved!! Imagine that. A REAL PERSON W/ NO CONNECTION OTHER THAN BEING A TAXPAYING CITIZAN WANTING jUSTICE!! oH THE CONCEPT OF THAT!! "

Taxpayer wrote on Sep 6, 2007 7:00 AM:

" Is keeping Pelo's pay going until a guilty verdict is found a state law, a police union rule, or both? I've heard conflicting stories. Also, why is it taking so long for this to get to trial? If this guy is innocent, then he's better off with this decided. If he's guilty, then he's better off with a delay and his salary. Is this delay the fault of the states attorney's office or the defense lawyers? "

I don't even~~ wrote on Sep 6, 2007 4:32 AM:

" know this man, to see him or speak to him or any member of his family or friends, but you people are so hostile to this man as if he were tried and convicted already. What if he is innocent???? Then what?? Just because the press prints the worst side of the situation doesn't make it so. As for the press getting into the meeting, all that is about is the ability to get the story first before anyone else does. We're not looking at John Gacy, or Jeffrey Dahmer here, this is simply a person arrested for a supposed crime going on trial. If he is guilty it will come out in due time. Instead of giving support for this mans family and children you condem them for getting money to survive. They are not responsible for anything that has happened. This could happen to any person out there at any given time and you haven't a clue when you could be in this position. No one ever knows anyone completely so the person your with could commit these types of crimes and shock you into a million pieces. Would you want to be treated this way? "

plaid braisley wrote on Sep 5, 2007 11:34 PM:

" if he is convicted it would be a good thing if his salary from the time he was awaiting trial could be recovered.the probability of him having any assets left after paying for lawyers is probably slim to none.his family has financial obligations that go on while he's in jail.i don't know what his pension status is but it should be forfeited upon conviction."TO BIG SISTER"s comment about the time frame for justice seems irrelevant since pelo remains in jail. "

who cares wrote on Sep 5, 2007 9:34 PM:

" why must they keep putting up his salary? i didn't know that was important...if they're going to keep doing that they might as well put up the salary for everyone else that is in the news... "

he is a creep wrote on Sep 5, 2007 8:47 PM:

" I hope he moves after this if he is not found guilty. He should not live anywhere around here "

Ya-Ya sister wrote on Sep 5, 2007 8:39 PM:

" All sides can hope for their own personal outcome for this man. A few things that are a definite for him (a) his name has been splashed across the news everywhere and will always be associated with this incident no matter what the verdict, (b) family matters have been affected in some form or fashion whether it be stronger or weaker (c) career has been affected. These things in themselves are already a high price to pay. "

same ol wrote on Sep 5, 2007 8:38 PM:

" Pelo comments from 7 months ago "

just me wrote on Sep 5, 2007 7:28 PM:

" I don't quite understand why the media was not allowed in the court room. After, all he is a public official. We, the public, have the right to know. Since we are paying him................... "

just me wrote on Sep 5, 2007 7:26 PM:

" I don't quite understand why the media was not allowed in the court room. After, all he is a public official. We, the public, the right to know. Since we are paying him................... "

Candy wrote on Sep 5, 2007 6:26 PM:

" What makes a difference if the media sees it or not. They will just make up their own story anyway. Media always does it as THE WAY WE SEE IT, never like it really happens and that goes for ALL the news, not just court news. "

Katy wrote on Sep 5, 2007 6:25 PM:

" Keep the media out until it goes before a jury. Justice will rule in the end. Enough speculation and too much bias now. "

Pantagraph wrote on Sep 5, 2007 5:29 PM:

" I hope you nose isn't bruised. "

Chelly wrote on Sep 5, 2007 4:30 PM:

" Why not just get a copy of te deposition when it is shown to a jury? Its not like it is going to be under wraps forever. "

off the paid leave thing wrote on Sep 5, 2007 4:25 PM:

" that is a hasbeen! Been through this forum before. We all know how everyone feels about the paid leave thing, leave it in the ground where it has been run into before!!! "

JTE wrote on Sep 5, 2007 4:19 PM:

" Geez- give it a break about the pay issue. How many times does it take before people understand that it's better (i.e. cheaper) to pay his salary pending resolution than to suspend pay, then have to pay it back WITH INTEREST if by chance he's found innocent? "

!!! wrote on Sep 5, 2007 3:57 PM:

" Anything to hide the truth from the people. Protect the cop and the heck with up front and open justice. Typical McLean County legal system. "

dwarf wrote on Sep 5, 2007 3:50 PM:

" Why would you suspend someone without pay if it's unclear if they're actually guilty of a crime? He's innocent until proven guilty, not the other way around. It's one of the things America stands for. "

kapacknack wrote on Sep 5, 2007 3:28 PM:

" Why is Yoder hiding from this case? Is election time again or is Charlie Junior Training in Session? McLean County Law & Justice is the last Bastion of Communism. "

Just me wrote on Sep 5, 2007 3:19 PM:

" I love that our tax dollars are going to some creep that isn't doing anything. Our country rules!!! "

Why wrote on Sep 5, 2007 2:50 PM:

" is he on paid leave?? I think the charges against him would at least warrant a suspension of pay. "

She Said.... wrote on Sep 5, 2007 2:17 PM:

" to "what about the", what the heck are you talking about? it this pertinent to this story? "

To: BIG SISTER wrote on Sep 5, 2007 1:49 PM:

" I take from your comment that you may be related to a victim. For the victims, I hope that "giving it time" doesn't take long for justice to be done. "

captian obvious wrote on Sep 5, 2007 1:44 PM:

" hope he gets what he deserves "

BIG SISTER wrote on Sep 5, 2007 1:30 PM:

" I agree somtimes the media needs to not be first priority and the process of justice needs to take place!! for the greater good just give it time !! I pray justice will be done!!! "

what about the wrote on Sep 5, 2007 1:11 PM:

" what about the hetro's that get harrased by the gays ? can't we do something about that too? "

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