Ex-teacher's abuse trial moved

URBANA – The trial of a former Urbana grade school teacher accused of molesting students is likely to be heard in Decatur for much of March.

Champaign County Judge Harry Clem today granted a request by attorneys for Jon White, 27, now living in Villa Grove, that his trial on predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges be moved from Champaign County.

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