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Gag Order Issued In Barrington High Rape Case

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May 5, 2009 2:13 pm US/Central

Gag Order Issued In Barrington High Rape Case

WOODSTOCK, Ill. (Sun-Times Media Wire) ― A gag order was issued Tuesday by McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather asking those involved in the case of a man accused of sexually assaulting two females not to talk to the media.

Bruce Johnston, 18, of in Tower Lakes was arrested April 26 on two counts of criminal sexual assault against a 17-year-old and a minor girl, both classmates at Barrington High School.

The alleged incidents both took place at a private residence in Barrington Hills on April 24 and 25.

Supporters of Johnston were gathered in the courtroom, leaving with his attorney, Bob Hanaford, after the order was issued.

Johnston is in McHenry County jail, unable to post the $150,000 bond.
He is next due in court at 9 a.m. May 20.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2009. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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