Overview

• Kady Grass, 19, was assaulted on May 13 at a Carpentersville McDonald’s after suspects made derogatory remarks about her sexual orientation.
• John Kammrad, 19, and a juvenile male have been charged with aggravated battery and mob action in connection with the attack.
• The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office is actively reviewing evidence to determine whether to pursue hate crime enhancements under Illinois law.
• Grass sustained severe injuries, including a fractured nose and eye hemorrhage, and has launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $13,000 for medical and legal expenses.
• Surveillance footage and witness accounts document the assault, which occurred while Kammrad was on pre-trial release for an unrelated charge.