Two women have turned to federal court, alleging that former Chicago police officers, awaiting sentencing after federal convictions of conspiracy, theft and obstruction of justice, wrongly searched their homes and arrested them without cause.
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After diversity concerns, appointed subcircuit judge declines to run
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A white judge whose appointment sparked criticism about a lack of minority representation in a diverse subcircuit has decided not to run to keep her seat. “I believe it’s the right thing to do,” Judge Cara Lefevour Smith told Injustice Watch.
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Supreme Court candidate Krislov, 9 other judicial candidates off ballot after signature disputes
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The Cook County Electoral Board on Thursday kicked several judicial hopefuls off the March primary election ballot, including attorney and Illinois Supreme Court candidate Clint Krislov.
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Federal jurist rejects Texas bid to keep woman in prison while state appeals new trial
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In October, a federal magistrate ruled that justice demanded new trial of woman who has spent 14 years in Texas prisons for murdering toddler. After a Wednesday hearing, the magistrate rejected a bid by Texas officials to keep the prisoner locked up while they appeal the grant of a new trial.
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State opposes certificate of innocence for man cleared of 2002 murder
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The Cook County State’s Attorney is opposing a certificate of innocence for Eric Blackmon, who spent nearly 16 years behind bars for a murder he says he didn’t commit.
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St. Louis prosecutor’s lawsuit: City, police union, thwarting justice
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In a rare move, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Garner has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of St. Louis, the local police union and special prosecutors, contending they each have participated in thwarting her efforts to seek justice and equal rights for racial minorities in the city.
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Illinois Supreme Court to decide whether smell of pot is grounds to search a car
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With marijuana now legal in Illinois, the state high court heard arguments Tuesday on whether the smell of marijuana grants police the right to conduct warrantless vehicle searches.
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Clint Krislov will likely be removed from state Supreme Court race
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Attorney Clint Krislov will likely be removed from the crowded Illinois Supreme Court race after falling short of the required signatures needed to be placed on the ballot.
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Missouri appellate court asks high court to review case of potential wrongful conviction
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The court’s action transferring the case to the Missouri Supreme Court came as the appellate court dismissed an appeal by Lamar Johnson of St. Louis who is seeking to overturn his conviction based on the local prosecutor’s finding that Johnson was framed by police and prosecutors for a 1994 murder.
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Year in review: Injustice Watch’s biggest stories of 2019
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As 2019 ends, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight stories we’ve published that have had the biggest impact and resonated the most with readers.
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Nine Illinois prison guards disciplined after mocking transgender inmates on Facebook
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The Illinois Department of Corrections issued suspensions and written reprimands to nine prison guards who mocked, demeaned or disclosed personal information about transgender inmates in private Facebook groups.