Appellate panel orders resentencing for Bartonville man accused in fatal DUI

Appellate panel orders resentencing for Bartonville man accused in fatal DUI

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- A trio of appellate court judges shredded the attorney of a Bartonville man sentenced to 14 years in prison in connection with drunk driving fatality in 2022. The panel, from the 4th District Appellate Court in Springfield, also took issue with the judge, now-retired John Vespa, saying "we question whether the original judge would fairly sentence defendant on remand." Judge denies Bartonville teen’s request to remain …