James Sajdak, Civil Rights Violation, Illinois 2022
A former Chicago Police Officer has been charged with a federal civil rights violation for the alleged kidnapping and aggravated sexual abuse of an individual while on duty.
James Sajdak, 64, of Chicago, is accused of committing the heinous crime on March 5, 2019, in Chicago.
The charge in the indictment is punishable by a maximum sentence of life in federal prison. Sajdak pleaded not guilty during his arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Cox.
The indictment was announced by a group of federal officials, including John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division.
The public is reminded that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
James Sajdak is currently facing one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, a charge that carries severe penalties. The case is set to proceed to trial, with a status hearing scheduled for October 12, 2022, before U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp, Jr.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexandra Morgan, who will be leading the prosecution against Sajdak.
Defendant/respondent: James Sajdak
Criminal charges: Deprivation of rights under color of law
City and state: Chicago, Illinois
Date of crime: March 5, 2019
Sentence: Life in federal prison (maximum sentence)
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime|Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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