Bail denied for Downers Grove South assistant coach accused of possessing child porn

A federal judge denied bail Tuesday for a former Downers Grove South High School assistant track coach charged with possession of child pornography...

May 3, 2023
3:36 AM

A federal judge denied bail Tuesday for a former Downers Grove South High School assistant track coach charged with possession of child pornography. Glenn C. Messmer, 46, of the 900 block of Windmere in Darien, will remain in federal custody pending trial. Northern Illinois District Magistrate Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings said no conditions of release he could impose would be adequate to ensure the safety of persons and the community. He acknowledged that Messmer has no criminal history -- typically cited as a positive reason to release someone pretrial.

Susan Sarkauskas