It began with a relatively minor allegation. The state of Illinois accused a man, Larry Earvin, who suffered from mental illness and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, of stealing less than $300 worth of watches from a hospital gift shop. The...
It seems that not a day goes by without law enforcement forcibly arresting someone during a "routine" traffic stop. These stops are more frequently escalating into armed confrontations that end up with a citizen being seriously injured or killed. Critics argue that...
There is never a time when the police or authorities should use more force than is necessary when making arrests. No one should fear being injured during routine traffic stops, getting pinned to the ground for asking questions or tased for standing up for their...
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Links to several articles found on the web about this suit are below for your perusal: Lawsuit accuses CPD Officers of Illegal Strip Searches EXCLUSIVE: ALLEGED VICTIM TEVIN FORD SAYS CHICAGO POLICE CONDUCTED ILLEGAL STRIP SEARCHES Suit claims video shows CPD officers...
Check out the articles below for information on this case: Cook County State's Attorney to Begin Inquiry into 6 Chicago Police Officers Iraqi-American Sues Chicago Police for Excessive Force, Alleged Hate Crime
