Ex-Lawmaker Expected To Change Plea In Child Porn Case
CHICAGO (AP) -- A former Illinois state representative is expected to change his plea to guilty in a child pornography case.
A defense filing this week said Elgin Democrat Keith Farnham intends to plead guilty in federal court in Chicago on Friday as part of a plea deal.
The 66-year-old pleaded not guilty earlier this year to possessing, receiving and transporting child pornography.
Prosecutors say Farnham possessed videos depicting child pornography on a computer. A complaint provided graphic details about images allegedly sought and traded by Farnham online. Some children were allegedly under 10.
The defense has also asked the court to allow Farnham to remain free on electronic monitoring pending sentencing.
They say Farnham requires treatment for bladder cancer, hepatitis and pulmonary fibrosis. Farnham has been appearing at hearing clutching an oxygen tank.
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