Police officer claims he was threatened before slugging man at Joliet casino, but cop ends up with suspension, and questions remain.
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Cop Lies, Fouls Up Shooting Case, Yet Faces No Charges
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez declines to bring perjury charges against officer, fueling claims that she too often gives cops a pass for wrongdoing.
Lynwood Cop Charged
After BGA and CBS2 raise questions and push for release of video showing Lynwood cop slugging a handcuffed suspect, the officer is charged with crimes.
Under Pressure, Alvarez Charges Cop With Beating Prisoner
But state’s attorney originally targeted alleged victim – then waited two years to prosecute officer. With an election ahead, cop’s lawyer asks if “politics” are in play.
Alvarez’s Probe Of Lynwood Cop Drags On
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez faces new criticism for taking more than two years to investigate suburban officer who knocked out prisoner – a beating caught on video.
Did Alvarez’s Office Botch Rape Case?
Prosecutor working under Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez failed to collect evidence in high-profile case alleging sexual assault at university campus in Chicago.
Extracting Politics From Prosecutor’s Office
While Illinois voters elect state’s attorneys, Connecticut has a unique process aimed at getting rid of political pressure from the office.
Anatomy Of An Illinois Criminal Justice Reform
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle built a bipartisan coalition to reform the state’s “automatic transfers” statute and provide juveniles more rehabilitation opportunities.
Lynwood Settles Suit Over Beating By Cop
Village pays out $500,000 to prisoner who, while handcuffed, was slugged by officer, in an incident caught on tape. Will the cop face charges?
Clout-Heavy Ex-Prosecutor To Keep Law License
Back in 2012, after a Cubs game and a day of drinking, Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney Sarah Naughton and a male companion ended up in an off-duty scuffle with a shopkeeper from an adult-themed business along Belmont Avenue, public records show.