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United States of America v. Danny L. Spyker
Date: 05-17-2026
Case Number: 3:25-cr-50005
Judge: Sunil R. Harjani
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Winnebago County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Rockford
Defendant's Attorney: Mark Byrd
Reported by Kent Morlan
Danny L. Spyker, worked as a cook supervisor in March 2024 when he knowingly engaged in sexual acts with two inmates. At the time, both victims were in official detention in the prison and under the custodial, supervisory, and disciplinary authority of prison employees, including Spyker.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jonathan S. Kim and Andrew M. Rosati.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Danny L. Spyker?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty. Each count is punishable by up to 15 years in federal prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Danny L. Spyker?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Winnebago County), IL. The presiding judge was Sunil R. Harjani.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Danny L. Spyker?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Rockford. Defendant's attorney: Mark Byrd.
When was United States of America v. Danny L. Spyker decided?
This case was decided on May 17, 2026.