Defense Wants To Suppress Evidence in Ex-HPHS Substitute Teacher's Case

A defense motion to suppress evidence in the case of a former Highland Park High School substitute teacher accused of cyberstalking and possession of child pornography was heard this week.

An attorney for Steven Habay filed the motion to remove his client’s statement to police and electronic evidence during an initial hearing that will be continued later this month, according to the Lake County News-Sun.

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Habay, who has bonded out of custody for a second time after having been taken into custody a month ago for allegedly violating his bond conditions by consuming alcohol, was first accused of felony cyberstalking in May 2014 when authorities found he posted “disparaging rants” on a website he used for student assignments after learning he would no longer be hired as a substitute teacher.

Two months later, he was charged with possession of child pornography after authorities discovered images on his computer that depicted children over the age of 13.

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