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80-Year-Old Pardoned Convict Settles With City Over Torture Claim
An 80-year-old man pardoned for a rape he says he didn’t commit finally feels vindicated after settling his lawsuit against the city.
Pardoned Convict’s Attorneys Want Legal Fees From City Lawyers
The case of an elderly man who claims Chicago Police forced him to confess to a rape more than 60 years ago is not settled yet.
New Trial For Pardoned Convict’s Police Torture Lawsuit
An 80-year old man will get another day in court, as he goes after the City of Chicago because police allegedly beat a rape confession out of him in 1951.
Man, 79, Loses Police Torture Lawsuit
Jurors have ruled against a 79-year-old man, who was suing on claims that he was tortured into a rape confession by Chicago Police.
Alleged Torture Victim, 79, Testifies About Prison Life
Jurors heard more testimony Wednesday from a man who is suing the City of Chicago, 60 years after he says he was tortured into confession to a rape.
Trial Underway For Police Torture Dating From 1951
An unusual police torture case is underway this week at the Dirksen Federal Building.
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