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    “Credible” evidence Burge detectives beat teen into confessing, board finds

    By Mari Cohen | December 13, 2017

    In 1990, high school senior Demond Weston was arrested for taking part in a gang’s shooting spree. On Wednesday, an Illinois commission finally gave credit to his claim he was tortured into confessing by police.

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    Judicial Accountability PAC opposes Toomin, Araujo for retention

    A group of influential attorneys and progressive activists are encouraging voters to oppose the retention of judges Michael Toomin and Mauricio Araujo, a week after the Cook County Democratic Party voiced similar opposition.

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