Illinois AG Launches Investigation Into Joliet Police Department; Sergeant Who Exposed Circumstances Of Eric Lurry's Death In Custody Has High HopesEric Lurry died in Joliet police custody in January 2020, and CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini went on to expose accusations of a cover-up. On Wednesday, there was a major new development – as the Illinois Attorney General stepped in with his own investigation.
Illinois AG Raoul: Investigation Into Joliet PD After The Death Of Eric Lurry In Police CustodyVideo first obtained by the CBS 2 Investigators shows Lurry in the back seat of a squad car, handcuffed during a drug-related arrest.
Joliet Police Sgt. Javier Esqueda, Who Blew Whistle On Eric Lurry's Death In Custody, Receives Moral Courage AwardA Joliet police sergeant who first came forward to CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini with allegations of misconduct in the death of a suspect in custody, has received the moral courage award.
Independent Investigator To Probe Joliet Police Department Over Death Of Eric Lurry In CustodyThe Joliet Police Department is under investigation, following the controversial death of a Black man in custody.
Joliet Police Chief To Retire Amid Department Controversy Involving Allegations Of Police MisconductThe Joliet Police chief is retiring from the department in the midst of a controversy involving allegations of police misconduct.
Joliet Police Sergeant Who Alleged Police Misconduct In Death Of Eric Lurry Has Been ArrestedA Joliet police sergeant who went public with allegations of police misconduct in the death of a suspect has been arrested, CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini has learned
Eric Lurry's Widow Sues Joliet Officers Over His Death In Police CustodyVideo first obtained by the CBS 2 Investigators earlier this year showed Lurry, 37, on Jan. 28 as he was in the back seat of a police squad car, handcuffed during a drug-related arrest.
Protesters Demand Transparency In Case Of Eric Lurry's Death In Joliet Police CustodyProtesters gathered late Saturday afternoon outside the home of Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk, following a CBS 2 investigation into the death of Eric Lurry in police custody there earlier this year.
Joliet Police Release 3 Hours Of Videos In Death Of Eric Lurry In Police CustodyThe videos, released on Facebook and YouTube, total approximately three hours of footage, including one video shown to Lurry's family in private last week.
Family Of Eric Lurry: No New Video Of His Death Shown At 'Private Viewing'"This was nothing but, to me, a publicity stunt for them to say that they showed the video."
There Could Be More Video Connected To Eric Lurry's Death That Joliet Police Haven't Released To The Public
Joliet Police Sgt. Javier Esqueda, Who Blew Whistle On Death Of Eric Lurry In Police Custody, Stripped Of Police PowersThe Joliet police sergeant who blew the whistle on the death of Eric Lurry in Joliet police custody was stripped of his police powers and placed on administrative leave Monday.
Joliet Mayor: 'Clearly, There Was Some Improper Behavior' By Officers On Video Of Eric Lurry Before He Died In CustodyThe video of a man who died in police custody in a Joliet has led to a call for an independent investigation.
Joliet Police Field Training Sergeant Speaks Out On Why He Blew Whistle On Video Of Man Who Died In CustodyA controversy has exploded over a video obtained by the CBS 2 Investigators.