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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Peoria man's 15-year sentence reduced by Appellate Court
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It was a win, sort of, for a Peoria man who appealed his conviction to a higher court. The 4th District Appellate Court in Springfield kept the conviction in place but did cut some time off his 15-year sentence, according to a 20-page order released on May 27. The order, written by Judge David Vancil with Judges Thomas Harris and James Knecht concurring, left in place convictions for reckless discharge of a firearm and for being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a chain of events that occurred on Oct. 28, 2023, that led to a man's death. Man sentenced in connection to deadly Peoria traffic collision The judges found now-retired Peoria County Circuit Judge Paul Gilfillan improperly allowed Demetrius Drummond to be sentenced for an extended term on reckless discharge charge. At the time, it appeared the judge as well as the attorneys thought he was eligible for an extended term of six years instead of the typical three years because of his past record. But because the course of conduct that night — shooting a gun in the air — was similar in both cases, the appellate judges found it wasn't appropriate to give him an extended term so they reduced his time on that count to three years. 'The State agrees that defendant's possession of a firearm and reckless discharge of that firearm were related, and there was no change in his criminal objective. Therefore, the State concedes that defendant's conviction for reckless discharge was not eligible for extended-term sentencing. The State also concedes that the unauthorized sentence was plain error,' the judges wrote. The judges left in place the 9-year prison term for the possession charge. According to Peoria police, officers responded to the area after an alert from the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system indicated nine rounds had been fired around 12:41 a.m., Oct. 28, 2023. People had gathered at a house party on Thrush Street that night. And some point, a man — later determined to be Drummond — fired a gun in the air. '. . . people began to flee. One person, later identified as Kobe Johnson, appeared to crouch down in front of a parked car. Someone else got into the car and drove away, driving over Johnson and leaving him lying in the middle of Thrush Street,' the order stated. Man arrested in connection with deadly Peoria traffic collision When they arrived, officers found an injured man on the road. That man was 24-year-old Kobe Johnson of Peoria who suffered multiple blunt-force trauma and crush injuries after being hit by the car and likely died instantly, according to the Peoria County Coroner's Office. Using witnesses' statements and cell phone records, prosecutors were able to convince a jury that it was Drummond who was the shooter. Drummond at the August 2024, trial opted to represent himself after his public defender said he wasn't ready to go to trial with only six weeks to review the evidence. With the court's ruling and the fact that Drummond is eligible for day for day 'good-time' credit, he could be released in a bit less than five years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UCLA senior Kobe Johnson wants to showcase two key skills in draft workouts
UCLA senior Kobe Johnson wants to showcase two key skills in draft workouts UCLA senior Kobe Johnson said this week that he is enjoying the NBA predraft process and is eager to prove himself to teams in private workouts against his peers. Johnson was a Big Ten All-Defensive team selection this past season, averaging 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals on 36.2% shooting from 3-point range. He ranked 19th in the country in defensive box plus-minus (plus-5.0). The 6-foot-6 guard participated in the G League Elite Camp last week, averaging nine points and 3.5 rebounds in two scrimmage games. He has also worked out with three teams, including the Golden State Warriors, and wants to showcase two key areas of his skill set in those settings. "No. 1 is just prioritizing that I'm the best defender in this draft," Johnson said on Thursday. "That is something that I'm trying to come out and show every single workout, every single time I'm performing, no matter who is watching. And I'm a great 3-point shooter. I know my role coming into the NBA and what it is going to be, so to be able to be a great shooter with my role is very key." Johnson established himself as a three-time all-conference defensive team honoree in college between UCLA and USC. He was considered one of the top defenders in the country and developed into a consistent shooter from beyond the arc, making him a high-level 3-and-D prospect. The 22-year-old is considered a potential second-round pick, given his abilities and versatility on both ends of the court. He is having a strong predraft process and should continue to be a hot name on the circuit, with additional workouts scheduled in the coming weeks. For now, Johnson wants to continue to perform well in those sessions and enjoy the process. He is looking forward to the upcoming month before the draft on June 25-26. "It is going to be a hectic month," Johnson said. "I'm just trying to take everything day by day and try to enjoy every single moment of it. This is the only time I've gone through this, and the only time I'm going to go through this, so I'm trying to cherish every single moment and be a dog every time I'm out there."
USA Today
20-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UCLA Bruins vs. Utah State Aggies: March Madness First Round live stream, TV channel, start time, odds
UCLA Bruins vs. Utah State Aggies: March Madness First Round live stream, TV channel, start time, odds Tune in to see the No. 7 seed UCLA Bruins (22-10) and the No. 10 seed Utah State Aggies (26-7) meet on Thursday at 9:25 p.m. ET in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on TNT. In its most recent game, UCLA fell at home to Wisconsin 86-70, with Sebastian Mack (18 PTS, 35.71 FG%, 2-8 from 3PT) and Kobe Johnson (14 PTS, 55.56 FG%, 4-7 from 3PT) leading the way. Utah State lost to Colorado State 83-72 on the road last time out, and were led by Mason Falslev (22 PTS, 7 REB, 4 STL, 47.37 FG%, 3-10 from 3PT) and Ian Martinez (13 PTS, 25 FG%, 3-9 from 3PT). Here's everything you need to get ready for Thursday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Watch the NCAA Tournament on Sling TV! UCLA Bruins vs. Utah State Aggies Game day: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Thursday, March 20, 2025 Game time: 9:25 p.m. ET 9:25 p.m. ET TV: TNT TNT Live stream: Sling TV - Watch Now! NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Lines Spread: UCLA -5.5 UCLA -5.5 Total: 144.5 College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 6:59 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch the NCAA Tournament on Sling TV! Follow the latest college sports coverage at College Sports Wire.
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
UCLA plays Utah State in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Lexington, Kentucky; Thursday, 9:25 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -5.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCLA takes on Utah State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins have gone 13-8 against Big Ten teams, with a 9-2 record in non-conference play. UCLA is the leader in the Big Ten in team defense, allowing 65.7 points while holding opponents to 43.1% shooting. The Aggies are 16-6 against MWC teams. Utah State averages 17.4 assists per game to lead the MWC, paced by Drake Allen with 3.9. UCLA's average of 7.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 8.1 per game Utah State gives up. Utah State has shot at a 49.0% rate from the field this season, 5.9 percentage points higher than the 43.1% shooting opponents of UCLA have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Kobe Johnson is averaging 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Bruins. Skyy Clark is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Ian Martinez is shooting 44.6% and averaging 16.8 points for the Aggies. Mason Falslev is averaging 15.9 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 6-4, averaging 72.0 points, 30.5 rebounds, 17.5 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.5 points per game. Aggies: 6-4, averaging 80.5 points, 30.3 rebounds, 15.4 assists, 7.7 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.9 points. ___
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UCLA plays Utah State in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Utah State Aggies (26-7, 16-6 MWC) vs. UCLA Bruins (22-10, 13-8 Big Ten) Lexington, Kentucky; Thursday, 9:25 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -5.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCLA takes on Utah State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins have gone 13-8 against Big Ten teams, with a 9-2 record in non-conference play. UCLA is the leader in the Big Ten in team defense, allowing 65.7 points while holding opponents to 43.1% shooting. The Aggies are 16-6 against MWC teams. Utah State averages 17.4 assists per game to lead the MWC, paced by Drake Allen with 3.9. UCLA's average of 7.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 8.1 per game Utah State gives up. Utah State has shot at a 49.0% rate from the field this season, 5.9 percentage points higher than the 43.1% shooting opponents of UCLA have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Kobe Johnson is averaging 8.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Bruins. Skyy Clark is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Ian Martinez is shooting 44.6% and averaging 16.8 points for the Aggies. Mason Falslev is averaging 15.9 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 6-4, averaging 72.0 points, 30.5 rebounds, 17.5 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.5 points per game. Aggies: 6-4, averaging 80.5 points, 30.3 rebounds, 15.4 assists, 7.7 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.9 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
