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22-05-2025
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Illinois prosecutors eye possible hate crime charges after woman attacked at Chicago-area McDonald's
The Brief Charges filed: John Z. Kammrad, 19, of Elgin, has been charged with aggravated battery and mob action after a fight at a Carpentersville McDonald's that left a woman seriously injured; a juvenile suspect is also charged. Incident details: Police say the suspects made anti-LGBTQ+ remarks toward the woman, identified as Kady Grass, before a confrontation escalated into violence on May 13. Possible hate crime: Kane County prosecutors are reviewing the case to determine if additional charges, including a hate crime, are warranted; the investigation is ongoing. CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. - A 19-year-old man and juvenile have been charged—and may face hate crime counts—after a woman was seriously injured in an alleged anti-LGBTQ+ attack at a McDonald's in Carpentersville, authorities said. What we know John Z. Kammrad is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one count of mob action, according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office. A second suspect, a juvenile, who has not been identified, is also facing charges related to the incident. Kammrad was arrested on May 17. The juvenile turned himself in a day earlier, on May 16. The backstory The altercation occurred on Tuesday, May 13, at the McDonald's located at 1660 South Kennedy Drive. Carpentersville police said the two suspects made derogatory comments about the woman's sexual orientation as they passed her, sparking a confrontation that escalated into a physical fight. The woman, identified in a GoFundMe as Kady Grass, sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. What they're saying Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser said in a statement her office is reviewing the case to determine whether additional charges, including a hate crime, are warranted. "I want to assure the public that my office is conducting a thorough and unbiased review of this case to determine if adding additional charges such as Hate Crime is appropriate. The Carpentersville Police Department is continuing its investigation, and we are actively reviewing all evidence to determine whether additional charges are warranted. I have been in direct contact with the police department and my office has been in contact with the victim. I am committed to pursuing justice based on the full facts of the case. "The allegations involved here are deeply disturbing. My thoughts are with Kady Grass and her family, and I want her to know we will do everything within the law to hold those responsible accountable. Kane County is a welcoming community, and there is no place in a civilized society for the alleged behavior in this case." The investigation remains ongoing.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonald's in Illinois
A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory" names at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident, according to the Carpentersville Police Department. The incident occurred on May 13, when police responded to a report of a fight at a McDonald's in Carpentersville, Illinois, which is about an hour outside of Chicago. Once on the scene, officials determined the incident "involved an aggravated battery against a female victim," police said in a press release shared over the weekend. Officials said the altercation began when two male suspects made "derogatory remarks about the victim's sexual orientation as they passed by her." This confrontation escalated into a physical fight, police said. The female victim, Kady Grass, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where "she was treated and subsequently released," police said. MORE: Hate crimes, particularly against LGBTQ community, on the rise: FBI data Grass told Chicago ABC station WLS that the two males began stomping on her head, causing her to become unconscious. "It just blew my mind that this happened and it was all because I like girls instead of men," Grass, who suffered a broken nose after the attack, told WLS. Police said "multiple felony charges" were approved against the two males involved, including "the most serious" charge being aggravated battery causing bodily harm. MORE: Police seeking assailant who allegedly used anti-gay slur in NYC subway attack One of the suspects, a juvenile, turned himself in to police on May 16, and the other male, 19-year-old John Kammrad, was arrested on May 17, officials said. "This incident underscores the importance of addressing violence and discrimination within our community. The Carpentersville Police Department remains committed to ensuring public safety and promoting respect for all individuals," police said. Kammrad was charged with two counts of aggravated battery and mob action-use of force or violence disturbing the peace, according to court records. He was in custody at the Kane County Jail, but court records indicate that on Monday, the suspect was "released to other agency." MORE: 4 teens charged in suspected homophobic attack against women on London bus Grass told WLS the state's attorney's office informed her they are also considering charging Kammrad with a hate crime. Kammrad's status hearing is scheduled for May 22 and his plea setting is set for June 27, according to court records. Court records indicate that Kammrad has appointed an attorney, but the name of the public defender is not listed. Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonald's in Illinois originally appeared on
