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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump and Co-Counsel File Lawsuit on Behalf of Amazon Flex Drivers Shot by Customer

“These two men were seriously injured while working for Amazon, one of the largest and wealthiest businesses in the world,” Crump said. #BenCrump

Rep. Rita, State Police Take on Violent Crime Locally in Roundtable Discussion

ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly provided an update on placement of license plate cameras along nearby interstates to catch criminals involved in shootings. There also was discussion of efforts by local task forces on major crimes and carjacking, support needed for local police and anti-violence programs, and discussion about enforcement, funding and potential legislative solutions in Springfield. #isp

Commissioner Donna Miller Holds ‘Ten Shared Principles of Policing’ Signing with District Police Chiefs and Mayors to Advance Equitable Policing

The Ten Shared Principles were first created by the Illinois NAACP and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police in 2018 to improve policing throughout the state and ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect by law enforcement.

Attorney General Raoul: Cook County Woman Charged Over Alleged Forgery and Theft of Governmental Property

Raoul’s indictment alleges that in 2016, Brown submitted documents to the CHA that omitted her ownership interest in order to obtain CHA benefits to which she was not entitled. #CHA

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former Suburban Chicago Police Officer for Allegedly Extorting Cash Payments From Local Towing Businesses

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The indictment seeks forfeiture from Muhammad of approximately $100,000.  Arraignment in federal court in Chicago has not yet been scheduled. #harveypolicedepartment

Commissioner Sean Morrison’s Statement on the IL Appellate Court Ruling on Jussie Smollett

Once again, Cook County citizens are left questioning the competence and integrity of our judiciary after repeatedly being misled by State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, and exposed to her gross incompetence, and failure to perform the duties of her elected office. #seanmorrison

Injunction Filed Today By Parents of Black Teen Slain By Dolton Cops

“Dolton continues to flagrantly ignore the Wilson family's requests, while choosing to willfully violate Illinois law,” Gordon said. 

Morris Home Invasion

The initial call reported 5 suspects broke into a home, stole a cell phone and battered an elderly male who resided there. The homeowner was transported to Morris Hospital with a non-life threatening head injury.

Attorney General Raoul Highlights Nearly $750,000 in Federal Grant Funding to Support Victims of Sexual Assault

“The Illinois SANE Program has helped us provide quality, trauma-informed, patient-centered care to individuals during what is often the worst moment of their lives,” Raoul said. #SANEprogram

Markham Woman Charged with UUW after Parts Used to Convert Handguns to Fully Automatic Weapons Delivered to Residence

Investigators also recovered from the residence gun parts, including ghost gun parts, a drill press, molds, and other tools used to manufacture firearms. 

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