Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Parole Officer Robert Rowels Charged with Sexual Misconduct

Cook County prosecutors contend that an Illinois Department of Corrections parole officer twice forced a female parolee under his supervision to perform a sex act on him.

The officer, 45-year-old Robert Rowels, was charged Tuesday with custodial sexual misconduct, criminal sexual assault and official misconduct.

Assistant State’s Attorney Iris Ferosie says Rowels first demanded sexual services from the 27-year-old woman during a visit to her home late last fall. Ferosie says Rowels also made the same demand of the woman last month.

Rowels’ attorney, Hal Garfinkel, told Circuit Judge Adam Bourgeois Jr. that his client has an outstanding work…

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