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Ealy Found Guilty In Burger King Strangling Case
Jurors deliberated for a little more than three hours Friday before finding James Ealy guilty on one count of first-degree murder in the death of 45-year-old Mary Hutchison.
Federal Judge Preserves ‘Code Of Silence’ Verdict
A judge on Thursday refused to toss a jury verdict that suggested Chicago police adhere to a code of silence in protecting rogue officers, citing its “social value” despite claims by the city that the verdict could cost Chicago millions in other litigation.
Judge Delays Ruling On Request To Vacate ‘Code Of Silence’ Verdict
A judge is delaying a ruling on whether to set aside a federal jury’s verdict that a “code of silence” protected ex-cop Anthony Abbate during an investigation into his beating of bartender Karolina Obrycka in 2007.
Law Professors Ask Judge Not To Toss Jury’s ‘Code Of Silence’ Verdict
Two law professors who have brought police misconduct cases against the city have asked a federal judge to reject Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s effort to set aside a jury’s judgment that a “code of silence” exists in the Chicago Police Department.
City, Bartender Reach Agreement On Abbate Beating, Ask Judge To Vacate Verdict
The city of Chicago and a female bartender beaten by a Chicago cop five years ago are asking a federal judge to set aside the judgment in the lawsuit stemming from the videotaped bar beating.
Judge On Friday Could Decide Verdict In ’57 Murder Case
Jack McCullough, 72, has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and killing Maria Ridulph in Sycamore on Dec. 3, 1957.
Peterson’s Former Neighbor: It’s Time For Justice For Stacy
With the guilty verdict for Drew Peterson this week, a neighbor of the former Bolingbrook police sergeant says it is now time to put all efforts toward solving the case of Peterson’s missing fourth wife, Stacy.
Peterson And Savio’s Son Furious Over Verdict
One of Drew Peterson’s sons says he is disappointed that his father has been convicted of murdering the young man’s mother.
Drew Peterson Found Guilty Of Killing Third Wife
The former Bolingbrook police sergeant will be sentenced Nov. 26 and faces a prison sentence of up to 60 years in the death of Kathleen Savio.
Sandusky Found Guilty In Child Sex-Abuse Trial
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has been convicted of 45 counts at his child sex abuse trial.
Admitted Drug Dealer Convicted Of Killing Cop In 2008
A Cook County courtroom packed with Chicago police officers erupted in cheers Thursday afternoon when a jury returned a guilty verdict against a 40-year-old man charged with killing Officer Nathaniel Taylor in 2008.
Reputed Gang Member Convicted Of Killing Chicago Cop
A Cook County jury has convicted a 22-year-old reputed gang member of killing a Chicago police officer two years ago.
Gunman Guilty In U Of C Ph.D. Student’s Murder
A jury has found a man guilty in the murder of University of Chicago graduate student Amadou Cisse, who was gunned down just blocks from campus four years ago.
$13 Million Verdict Against Indiana ‘Nose Doctor’
A jury in Hammond, Ind., has awarded $13 million to the estate of a woman in a medical malpractice case against a notorious northwest Indiana “nose doctor.”
Judge Convicts Streamwood Cop Of Brutality
A Cook County judge has found a former Streamwood police officer guilty of aggravated battery and official misconduct for repeatedly hitting an unarmed man with his baton last year.
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