Elgin man who sexually assaulted woman at knifepoint sentenced to 50 years in prison – Chicago Tribune

An Elgin man who sexually assaulted an acquaintance at knifepoint has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.

Zanzibah T. Stewart, 45, of the 1300 block of Fairwood Drive, was convicted during a jury trial in January for the Nov. 8, 2020, attack in which he used a knife to threaten and holding the victim against their will, then sexually. assaulted her, according to a news release from the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.

Stewart was convicted of three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, a class X felony; three counts of criminal sexual assault, a class 1 felony; and one count of aggravated unlawful restraint, a class 3 felony.

The sentence was handed down by Kane County Judge John Barsanti.

Under state law, Stewart must serve 85 percent of the first 48 years of his sentence for the first six counts and is eligible for day-to-day sentencing for the remaining two years of his sentence for the seventh. charge, the statement said. He will receive credit for 1,304 days served in the Kane County Jail while awaiting trial and will be required to register for life as a sex offender.

“This is justice,” Assistant District Attorney Amanda Busljeta said in a statement. “The 50-year sentence ensures that the defendant will never be able to harm the victim or any innocent person again. I hope this also sends a clear message that this horrific criminal behavior will not be tolerated.