Anthony Rahn found guilty of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

[April 28, 2018]  A Lincoln man has been found guilty of having sexual contact with a minor seven years ago.

On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, a Logan County jury convicted Anthony Rahn, of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 Felony. The jurors deliberated for approximately 1 hour before reaching the verdict. Brad Hauge, Assistant State’s Attorney, presented evidence during the two-day trial that in January and February of 2011 Rahn had multiple sexual contacts at his residence with the victim, a family member. The victim was younger than 18 years old. The Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center with the assistance of the Lincoln Police Department investigated the case.

Judge William Workman, who presided over the trial, set Rahn’s next court appearance for 11:00 a.m. June 12, 2018 for post-trial motions and sentencing.

“Not only was this victim abused by a person she thought she could trust, but she persevered against him. I am impressed with the strength and courage she showed in facing this defendant and saying that what he did to her was wrong. This case should be a reminder to the community that the vast majority of child sex crimes are committed by people who know their victims and seek to exploit those relationships,” Logan County State’s Attorney Jonathan Wright said. “This type of offense is stopped when victims speak up and responsible adults take action.”

[Jonathan C. Wright
Logan County State’s Attorney]