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Bobby Cann Updates: Ryne San Hamel Pleads Guilty, Receives 10 Days in Jail

Jason Jenkins at ActiveTrans is helping to coordinate community response.  If there is any chance you can attend proceedings, please reach out to him: 

jason@activetrans.org.

 

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on October 30, 2013 at 4:17pm
Wow. Yes good in depth read.
Permalink Reply by Josh Stillman on October 30, 2013 at 4:40pm

Interesting to read the history regarding Ryne Hamel's politically connected family beginning with his grandfather. Article discusses how suburbs in Illinois are more likely to settle cases for additional $$; this was the case for Hamel's two prior DUI incidents.

As a baseball fan, Hamel knows best that three strikes make an out. Lock him up.


Active Transportation Alliance said:

Excellent, and probably most in depth article surrounding the crash to date, put out by the Reader today.


http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cyclist-bobby-cann-bike-safety...

Jason Jenkins

Crash Support Programs

Active Trans

Permalink Reply by Duppie on October 30, 2013 at 6:12pm

Good read indeed.

It clearly shows what is wrong with DUI cases in Illinois.



Active Transportation Alliance said:

Excellent, and probably most in depth article surrounding the crash to date, put out by the Reader today.


http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cyclist-bobby-cann-bike-safety...

Jason Jenkins

Crash Support Programs

Active Trans

Permalink Reply by Davo on October 30, 2013 at 9:31pm
I think that he probably would have gotten the same treatment in chicago vs the subburbs given the political connection and more importantly the money connection. I have heard of far to many cases of people having multiple dui's and a good majority of them have cash to pay the court off. Hopefully this will ba a case to address this horrible issue.
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on October 30, 2013 at 9:48pm

+1

Davo said:

 Hopefully this will ba a case to address this horrible issue.
Permalink Reply by Bob Kastigar on November 6, 2013 at 7:09am

The next HEARING in the continuing sage of the legal process for RYNE  Sanhamel, while allegedly driving drunk with an alleged Blood-Alcohol level of .127 allegedly drove into and allegedly killed cyclist Bobby Cann.

The date is this coming Friday:

Time: November 8, 2013 at 10am

Location: Leighton Criminal Court Building, 26th and California

Street: 2600 S California Ave, Room 301

City/Town: Chicago

Website or Map: http://goo.gl/maps/2bT1H

Event Type: hearing or trial

Judge William Hooks

 

If you’re interested there’s also an automated system available that you can call to get updates on the court case info with regards to location, date and time. The number is 877-846-3445. Individuals calling this number can simply enter the offender's Identification Record number, which is 2208764 and receive court location, date and time. In addition, the automated system gives the option for individuals to enter their phone number to receive updated court information.

 

You can read some of the updates and follow the story at John Greenfield’s excellent reporting on http://chi.streetsblog.org. 

 

The petition to States Attorney Anita Alverez is still ongoing.  It’s worthwhile signing to keep the States Attorney aware that there still is a large public following, even though many of us are unable to attend the hearings or trial.  Every signature and comments are sent to the States Attorney. No harm is done if you sign the petition a second time.  In-person attendance is better, and still strongly encouraged if you are free. 

 

You can sign the petition at http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/no-plea-bargain-for-ryne?source=c.... or you can email the States Attorney directly at statesattorney@cookcountyil.gov

 

Permalink Reply by Sarah D. on November 11, 2013 at 6:04pm

Yes, that is accurate, John. Always could change but as of now it's been set for 12/20 at 10am. 

John Greenfield said:

I talked to someone who attended the November 8 hearing who believed the next one is Friday, December 20. Can anyone confirm this is accurate?

Permalink Reply by Bob Kastigar on November 11, 2013 at 7:30pm

Same room, 310?

What other decisions or steps were taken?

In particular wasn't the question of returning the car of San Hamel to be considered on the 8th court hearing?

Did anything else come up?

Permalink Reply by Bob Kastigar on November 11, 2013 at 7:39pm

Maybe the title of "Ryne San Hamel courtroom update" would be more accurate.

Active Transportation Alliance said:

(Chi Lowe: could you change the title of this thread to something like "Bobby Cann courtroom updates"?)

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on November 11, 2013 at 8:41pm

So in your estimation, that would be more accurate and preferable to: "Trial of Ryan San Hamel?"

Bob Kastigar said:

Maybe the title of "Ryne San Hamel courtroom update" would be more accurate.

Active Transportation Alliance said:

(Chi Lowe: could you change the title of this thread to something like "Bobby Cann courtroom updates"?)

Permalink Reply by Alex Z on November 12, 2013 at 7:56am

Were you unable to attend?

Bob Kastigar said:

Same room, 310?

What other decisions or steps were taken?

In particular wasn't the question of returning the car of San Hamel to be considered on the 8th court hearing?

Did anything else come up?

Permalink Reply by Bill Nedza on November 12, 2013 at 8:01am

Leave the damn title of the thread alone, it's what we've been following and I'd rather see Bobby's name kept in front of everyone, he's who this is about. 

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