Several lawmakers have called for McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks to resign after Friday’s revelation that the Illinois State Police has been investigating Franks for sexual misconduct and stalking allegations. The allegations date back to Franks’ time as a state legislator. According to a search warrant posted by political columnist Rich Miller, police determined that “probable cause exists for the crimes of criminal sexual abuse, criminal sexual assault, official misconduct, stalking and aggravated battery.” Franks, who declined to comment Monday, has denied any wrongdoing. The search warrant said ISP was to seize complete personnel, human resources or other files containing information related to allegations of wrongdoing or misconduct by Franks; names and contact information of all prior legislative assistants assigned to Franks; and reports or complaints relating to sexual misconduct, harassment, stalking or other misconduct by Franks and various other documentation. “I handle myself appropriately,” Franks told the Northwest Herald on Friday.
Mchenry County Lawmakers, Candidates Call For Resignation, Investigation Into Allegations Against Franks
dzimmerman@shawmedia.com, Northwest Herald
Mon, 02/03/2020 - 8:15pm
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