Illinois Parole Official Resigns Following Parolee's Violent Attack and Fatalities

A parole board member in Illinois resigned after recommending the release of a felon who later attacked a pregnant woman, fatally stabbing her 11-year-old son. The handling of the case prompted Governor J.B. Pritzker to order a revamp of procedures for dealing with domestic violence situations. The felon, Crosetti Brand, had a history of violating protection orders and threatening the woman. The incident has led to calls for expanded training in domestic violence cases for the parole board and a review of procedures for sharing information on such cases.