Chicago man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman with disability at nursing home who later gave birth
GENEVA, Ill. - A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman with a severe intellectual disability that resulted in the victim unknowingly getting pregnant and later giving birth.
What we know:
Between August and Sept. 5, 2023, Isaiah Fields sexually assaulted the woman who was unable to give consent. She was a resident of the Marklund nursing home in Geneva.
In April 2024, it was discovered that the victim was nearly fully pregnant. She later gave birth.
An investigation led to DNA tests being taken from current and previous male employees, and Fields' DNA came back positive. He was then taken into custody and charged accordingly.
Following the guilty plea, Fields now faces six to 30 years at the Illinois Department of Corrections. He is not eligible for probation and will learn what his sentence is on March 14.
Isaiah Fields
In a second case, Fields agreed to a sentence of one year in prison for pleading guilty to sexually abusing a victim on Sept. 27, 2023. In this incident, Fields also knew the victim was unable to give consent.
His one-year sentence will run consecutively with the sentence he receives in March. Additionally, Fields must register for life as a sexual offender.
Fields, 24, remains in custody at the Kane County Jail.
What they're saying:
"Mr. Fields preyed on vulnerable individuals who were unable to defend themselves, and his actions are unconscionable. With today’s guilty pleas, he is being held accountable for the profound harm he caused. I want to thank the investigators and assistant state’s attorneys who worked tirelessly to ensure that this defendant is held accountable for his despicable actions. Our office will continue to fight to protect the most vulnerable members of our community and seek justice on their behalf at every opportunity," Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser said in a statement.
"Thanks to the dedicated work of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the victim’s caregivers, we were able to uncover the full extent of the harm caused by this defendant. I appreciate the victim’s family for their patience and trust throughout this process. My thanks to everyone involved in bringing this case to this point, ensuring accountability and justice for the victims," Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Rodgers said.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.