McLean County Judge hands down over 100-year sentence to a Riverdale man

Posted on July 23, 2024
A third suspect remains on the run. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge sentenced a Riverdale man to over 100 years behind bars Monday afternoon.

The case revolves around the shooting death of 20-year-old Jaleel Johnson.

Johnson was shot in October 2020 in the 1600 block of Iowa St.

Earlier this year, a jury found Malcom Johnson, 31, and Kevon Moon, 25, guilty of first-degree murder.

On Monday, McLean County Judge William Yoder to 123 years behind bars.

According to The Pantagraph, Moon’s sentencing was pushed to August 1.

A third suspect, James Moon, remains on the run.

James Moon faces four counts of murder, aggravated battery with a gun, and attempted murder.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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