ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — A man who was convicted of murder as a teenager is expected to get a new sentence in the case.
Cory Gregory appeared in court Tuesday, July 20, 2021 to follow up on a mental health evaluation.
Gregory was sentenced to serve 45 years in prison for the role he played in the 2005 murder Adrianne Reynolds. He previously admitted to helping his co-defendant Sarah Kolb with the murder. Gregory was 17 years old at the time.
A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling prompted Gregory to file an appeal for a reduced sentence. Since he was a teenager when the crime was committed, 45 years would be considered a "de facto" life sentence.
In light of this, the court is allowing Gregory to get a new sentence.
Re-sentencing is set for November.