THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
Sexual abuse of children is a widespread issue causing life-altering, complex difficulties for the victims and their families.
Earl Mikell, formerly of Danville, Illinois, was sentenced by Judge Derek Girton, on July 26, 2023 to 25 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offense of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, a class X felony.
This sentence must be served at 85%. Once released from prison, Mikell will serve a term of mandatory supervised release from 3 years to life, to be
determined by the Prison Review Board.
Between the dates of February 14, 2011 and February 14, 2012, Earl Mikell, for his own sexual gratification, used his hands to make physical contact with the sex organ of the minor victim, who at the time was under the age of 13.
State’s Attorney, Jacqueline Lacy said, “My office and I will fight to ensure that the children and families of Vermilion County may live without fear of sexual predators in our community. These perpetrators will be held responsible for their criminal actions.
