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    John Seasly

    John Seasly

    John was a reporter at Injustice Watch from 2017 to 2020.

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    Judges to watch
    Judicial Elections

    Election day 2020: Cook County judicial races to watch

    By John Seasly | November 3, 2020

    These are the judicial races to keep an eye on as the votes come in.

    Judicial Elections
    Michael Toomin and Lori Lightfoot

    Chicago mayor’s support of Judge Michael Toomin leaves juvenile justice advocates ‘disappointed’

    By John Seasly and Adeshina Emmanuel | October 20, 2020

    Judge Michael Toomin and Mayor Lori Lightfoot say his critics are playing politics. Reformers say the lives and futures of Cook County children are at stake.

    Judicial Elections

    Appeals court reverses this judge more than any other in criminal courts seeking retention

    By John Seasly | October 11, 2020

    Kenneth J. Wadas has been reversed 25 times in 6 years — more than any other Cook County criminal court judge on the November ballot running to remain in office.

    Illinois Supreme Court building
    Judicial Elections

    4 judges, 6 years, 98 reversals — and they want you to vote to keep them in office

    By John Seasly | October 11, 2020

    Cook County judges Margaret Ann Brennan, Patrick J. Sherlock, Kenneth J. Wadas and Anna Helen Demacopoulos have had rulings reversed on appeal more than 3 times as often as their colleagues.

    Judicial Conduct

    El juez Mauricio Araujo renunció antes de que pudiera ser destituido por acusaciones de acoso sexual

    By John Seasly | October 3, 2020

    El juez del Condado de Cook enfrentó la posibilidad de ser expulsado de su cargo el martes por “evidencia clara y convincente” de comportamiento inapropiado y de acoso hacia las mujeres.

    Judicial Conduct

    Cook County judge resigns, avoiding discipline for alleged sexual harassment

    By John Seasly | September 29, 2020

    Judge Mauricio Araujo resigned after the Illinois Courts Commission found “clear and convincing” evidence that he engaged in a pattern of inappropriate and harassing behavior toward women.

    Judges Michael Toomin and Mauricio Araujo
    Judicial Elections

    Judicial Accountability PAC opposes Toomin, Araujo for retention

    By John Seasly | September 23, 2020

    The presiding judge of the juvenile justice division and a judge accused of sexual harassment face growing opposition to their retention bids.

    Malcolm Rich
    Judicial Elections

    Ask an expert: Bar association ratings, explained

    By John Seasly | September 22, 2020

    Judicial bar ratings are complex and important. We asked an expert to explain them.

    Judicial Conduct

    Están en la ‘cárcel de jueces’ y aún así quieren 6 años más en el banquillo

    By John Seasly | September 21, 2020

    Los jueces Mauricio Araujo y Jackie Portman-Brown han sido retirados de sus respectivos tribunales mientras se llevan a cabo investigaciones sobre su conducta.

    Judicial Elections

    Two Cook County judges in ‘judge jail’ want 6 more years on the bench

    By John Seasly | September 4, 2020

    Judges Mauricio Araujo and Jackie Portman-Brown have been removed from their courtrooms as investigations into their conduct are underway.

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