Saturday, February 27, 2010

Former Belvidere Mayor Rory Peterson found not guilty of theft

“I look at (political signs in the right of way) as being public litter,” Peterson said. “People have an obligation to know the law and comply with the law when they’re campaigning.”

[Judge] Young said he did not find beyond a reasonable doubt that Peterson was guilty of theft, as it is defined by state law, but he did warn him to not remove any more signs. Peterson has no authority to remove the signs and should have contacted the property owner, the election office or the proper municipal official.

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