Defendant Xandria Harris turns toward the gallery as her legal team convenes during her trial on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (Tiffany Blanchette)Testimony began in the trial of Xandria Harris on Friday in the Kankakee County Courthouse as both sides gave their opening statements. Xandria Harris trial - Aug. 7, 2026 Kankakee County Circuit Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliott, center, mediates between defense attorney Cierra Norris, right, and Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe after Rowe expressed concerns over gag order violations by the defense during the trial for Xandria Harris on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe gives his opening statement during the trial for Xandria Harris on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the Kankakee County Courthouse. Xandria Harris trial - Aug. 7, 2026 Bradley Police Sgt.