THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
People v. Brian Torres 2023-CF-78
On April 2, 2026, Brian Torres (DOB: 2/12/1991), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, a class X felony. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Torres faced a maximum possible sentence of 25 years in prison. At a contested sentencing hearing on June 12, 2026, the People presented evidence in aggravation, including the defendant’s prior conviction for Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm and argued for the maximum sentence of 25 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. After considering the evidence and arguments presented by both parties, the Court sentenced the defendant to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The sentence will be served at 85% and will be followed by a term of 3 years to natural life of mandatory supervised release, to be determined by the Prison Review Board. Torres is classified as a sexual predator, requiring lifetime sex offender registration. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.
The People presented evidence that the Danville Police Department responded to OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville for a report of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor. The minor reported being raped by the defendant on February 8, 2023. Investigations and interviews were conducted by the Danville Police Department with the assistance of the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “This courageous victim has helped to remove a predator from our community. My thoughts remain with this victim and their loved ones as they move forward from this devastating crime. Predatory sexual assault is among the most devastating crimes we prosecute, and my office will continue to pursue these cases to protect our community and seek justice for victims.” State’s Attorney Lacy also thanked the Danville Police Department and the staff of the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center.
