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Illinois is the First State to Ban Police From Lying to Minors During Interrogations

“The law…bars police from knowingly providing false information about evidence or making unauthorized statements about leniency…” according to the Chicago Tribune.

Joshua Adams Jul 20, 2021 12:16PM EDT

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Jussie Smollett Faces New Criminal Charges

More than a year after the actor said he was the victim of a hate crime, Chicago’s special prosecutor wants him back in court to face new felony disorderly conduct charges.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Feb 12, 2020 2:23PM EST

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Jussie Smollett Countersues City of Chicago for 'Extreme Emotional Distress'

The city sued Smollett in April seeking reimbursement for its investigation into the alleged racist and homophobic attack on the actor.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Nov 21, 2019 1:44PM EST

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Prosecutors Drop All 16 Charges Against Jussie Smollett

The state’s attorney’s office says the actor’s community service and agreement to forfeit his bond led it to dismiss the charges.

Tiarra Mukherjee Mar 26, 2019 2:43PM EDT

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Should Jussie Smollett Have Been Indicted on 16 Felony Counts?

Twitter users weigh in on the latest development in the case.

Tiarra Mukherjee Mar 11, 2019 2:41PM EDT

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Jason Van Dyke Sentenced to 6 Years, 9 Months for Murdering Laquan McDonald

The former Chicago Police Department officer could be back on the street in just over three years.

Kenrya Rankin Jan 18, 2019 11:21PM EST