Judge resets sentencing hearing in Illinois case, allows defense to seek expert witness

Saturday, August 17, 2019 ~ Updated 11:22 PM

JONESBORO, Ill. — A judge on Friday postponed a resentencing hearing for convicted murderer Mark Gibbs for 90 days to allow the defense an opportunity to engage a “mitigation” expert.

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