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Former Mattoon pastor accused of possessing, sharing video of child sexual abuse to have judges substituted

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The attorney for Douglas R. Overmyer sought the substitution of Presiding Judge Brien O'Brien, who oversaw Monday's hearing, and of Judge Brian Bower, who also handles cases in Coles County.

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Former Mattoon pastor accused of possessing, sharing video of child sexual abuse to have judges substituted

The attorney for Douglas R. Overmyer sought the substitution of Presiding Judge Brien O'Brien, who oversaw Monday's hearing, and of Judge Brian Bower, who also handles cases in Coles County.

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Journal Gazette & Times-Courier broke the news in on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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