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  "path": "/crime/2026/03/31/crystal-lake-man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-woman-in-loop-parking-garage",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-31T15:37:02.951Z",
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  "textContent": "<p>A Crystal Lake man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Loop parking garage Monday.</p><p>Garland Benton, 45, faces charges of aggravated battery in a public place, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and attempted aggravated criminal sexual assault, Chicago police said. </p><p>Benton is scheduled to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. </p><p>A 20-year-old woman was walking in the first block of North Michigan Avenue at 6:35 a.m. when, police said, Benton allegedly approached and assaulted her. Bystanders intervened, and Benton fled before being arrested by police shortly after.</p><p>The woman was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, police said.<br></p>",
  "title": "Crystal Lake man charged with sexually assaulting woman in Loop parking garage",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-31T15:52:12.831Z"
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