People v. Berg

A jury in the circuit court of Ogle County convicted defendant, Anthony Berg, of witness harassment (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 32—4a). He appeals, contending that the evidence was insufficient to prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Susan Courtney is a social worker for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). On the morning of June 22, 1989, she testified regarding defendant in a child-custody hearing. After the hearing, she left the courtroom with co-worker Adrianne Riipi and intern Cynthia Nelson. Defendant approached the three as they were waiting for an…