Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Barry Vaughan | Vaughan 4 Justice
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Barry Vaughan | Vaughan 4 Justice
Vaughan 4 Justice has issued the following press release:
Mt. Vernon, IL – Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Barry Vaughan announced yet another set of endorsements today. County sheriffs, past and present, and law enforcement officers from across the Fifth District agree that Justice Vaughan is a tough jurist who will uphold the law.
Many of these area sheriffs have watched closely as Justice Vaughan earned his tough reputation for giving sentences that fit the crime and for his willingness to impose maximum sentences on child abusers and drug conspiracy offenders—which is what lead to local media referring to him as “Maximum Barry.” Here’s why local law enforcement leaders say they are endorsing Justice Vaughan:
Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni: “We need more of the constitution and less Chicago in our courtrooms. Based on his proven record, I know and trust Justice Vaughan won’t cave to political pressure.”
Hardin County Sheriff J.T. Fricker: “With politicians trying to de-criminalize crime, it’s important we elect a jurist like Justice Vaughan who has a record of being a tough, but fair judge.”
Hamilton County Sherriff Tracy Lakin: “Justice Barry Vaughan isn’t just someone I respect – he’s someone victims and their families can count on to take career criminals off the streets.”
Hamilton County Sheriff Greg Brenner, former: “I’ve seen Justice Vaughan serve from the bench, and I can’t think of a better jurist and public servant to yield the power as appellate court judge than Barry Vaughan.”
Hamilton County Sheriff Robert Crowe, former: “I couldn’t give a higher endorsement to Justice Barry Vaughan if I tried. He’s tough, fair, and serves for the right reasons. I wholeheartedly support and endorse Barry Vaughan because I know the importance of ensuring our communities are safe.”
Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard: “Illinois needs more judges like Justice Barry Vaughan who will keep Chicago politics out of the courtroom. We need to elect Justice Vaughan.”
Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohfling: “No candidate in this race has a record as strong as Justice Barry Vaughan. In my opinion, voting for Justice Vaughan is the easiest decision you can make this election.”
Pope County Sheriff Jerry Suits: “Justice Vaughan is the southern Illinois bulwark against Chicago politics invading our courtrooms. He is the only candidate we can trust in the Fifth District Appellate Court.”
Randolph County Sheriff Candidate and Law Enforcement Officer Jarrod Peters: “As a fellow candidate, I admire the way Justice Vaughan connects with voters because I know it’s the same way he treats everyone who comes into his courtroom. I’m proud to endorse Justice Vaughan.”
Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey: “Justice Vaughan is as much a title as it is an appropriate description. We can always count on Justice Vaughan to uphold justice through his tough, but fair approach to the law.”
As a strong and proven jurist, the resounding support Justice Vaughan receives from those in law enforcement comes with a lot of significance. For a full list of Barry’s nearly 30 endorsements, visit JusticeVaughan.com/Endorsements.
“I am especially excited to announce the endorsements of our local law enforcement leaders because they are the ones fighting on the front lines to keep our families safe,” Vaughan said. “Those who ‘stand in the gap’ for justice know I stand with them, so I’m proud to have these leaders support me as I run for Illinois’ Appellate Court.”
About Justice Barry Vaughan: Justice Barry Vaughan is an Appellate Court Justice who has served as a judge for nearly 20 years in his 30-plus-year legal career. He served 18 years in the Second Circuit before being nominated to the Fifth District Appellate Court by Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet and unanimously approved by the Illinois Supreme Court. Justice Vaughan is also a past president of the Fairfield Lions Club, the Hamilton County Rotary Club, the Wayne County Bar Association, and the Hamilton County Fair Association. He has been married for 32 years to his wife, Kimberly, and they have three children—Grant, Landon, and Kylee.
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