http://www.beloitdailynews.com/local_news/20180803/state_senators_son_faceschild_sex_assault_charges
"ROCKFORD - The son of State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, has been charged with multiple child sex crimes, according to Winnebago County court records.
Jordan D. Syverson, 27, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse to a child under the age of 13 and three counts of sexual exploitation of a child, court records show.
Syverson and another man, James C. Lamont III, allegedly assaulted a victim between Oct. 28 and 31, 2016.
Lamont is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim under the age of 13, three counts of sexual exploitation of child under the age of 13, according to court records.
"Jordan is our adopted son who has dealt with mental health issues since early childhood," Syverson said in a written statement. "As an adult unfortunately we have limited opportunities to help him. Other families that have gone through these issues understand the frustration of seeing someone you love struggle with this kind of illness. I respect the legal process with dealing with the issue. We love our son and would appreciate respecting our privacy on this issue." "
The victim was age 12.
Syverson was adopted by the senator at age 2.
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20180802/2-rockford-men-charged-with-sex-abuse-of-12-year-old-child
think- ago
Begs the question how old the senator's son was when he was abused. Before or after his adoption?
Factfinder2 ago
Exactly.
Vindicator ago
No word for the victim from the Senator?
Factfinder2 ago
A very good point, and it's a glaring omission, especially since the senator purports to care so much about kids:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Syverson
"Under a Charity Fund created by the Senator, and funded by giving up portions of his salary, he has been able to raise money to build neighborhood playgrounds for schools around his Senate district."
carmencita ago
More places for him to hang out.
YogSoggoth ago
Finally, someone gets my sick sense of humor to a point. You channeled my thoughts exactly. It should not be a joke, but it is!
carmencita ago
Yeah, its sick and mean, which is intended on my part. It sounds like a sick joke, but I bet he would love to do it, if he could get away with it.
think- ago
I couldn't help laughing, but you're right....
carmencita ago
I know. Somethings are funny but not that type of funny. I pictured him in a raincoat with a bag of candy. Sick.
Oh_Well_ian ago
hmmm... Red Flag goes up for the Dave Syverson passing down the family business
carmencita ago
My immediate thought. Way too obvious and since when is pedophilia a mental health issue. NOpe. Can't get rid of the problem with years of therapy. NOpe. You can create it with years of hardcore abuse though.
Factfinder2 ago
Yup.
shewhomustbeobeyed ago
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