Rockford Security Guards Face Murder Charges in Death of Man After Eight Years of Delayed Justice—Community Support Needed in Court on 2/21/2025
The fight for justice continues for the Fresco family, as they face a pivotal moment in their eight-year-long legal battle. On February 21, 2025, the case against two Metro Enforcement security guards, Ryan Bruce Mattingly and Alijon Khalil, will move forward in Rockford court. The guards are facing first-degree murder charges in the 2016 death of Valentia Jovan Fresco, who was tragically killed during an altercation with the guards outside an apartment complex in Rockford.
On April 16, 2016, Fresco, a 34-year-old man, was allegedly struck in the face, choked, and grabbed by the guards as they attempted to handcuff him on a public street. During this struggle, Mattingly is accused of firing on Fresco, causing his death. Although the guards have been formally indicted on murder charges, the Fresco family has endured eight years of legal delays, facing endless hearings and slow-moving court procedures that have left them questioning why justice is taking so long.
The family’s grief has only intensified over these years, as each delay has compounded their pain. They are now calling for community support as they approach this crucial court date, hoping to finally see accountability for the actions that led to Valentia Fresco’s death. The family is asking Rockford residents to join them in the courthouse on February 21, 2025, to demand that the trial proceed without further delay, ensuring justice for Valentia and a fair and timely trial for the accused.
The Fresco family’s fight for justice represents a broader issue with the legal system’s handling of cases involving private security personnel and the use of force. Their message is clear: justice delayed is justice denied.
As the case moves closer to trial, the Fresco family is determined to ensure that those responsible for their loved one's death are held acc
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