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Oct 8, 2024 · Running for retention Nov. 5, Judge E. Kenneth Wright Jr. faces criticism from two prominent bar groups after disclosures of inappropriate tax exemptions he took on a house in Will County. Since the Injustice Watch report earlier this month, the veteran judge moved to rescind the tax breaks. by David Jackson and Kelly Garcia October 17, 2024.
Consequences of Over 200,000 People Serving Life in U.S. Prisons
Dec 5, 2023 · The Sentencing Project’s latest report explores “America’s enduring reliance on life imprisonment.”. More than 200,000 people are serving life sentences in U.S. prisons today, and most of them are locked in state correctional facilities. The vast majority of lifers are people of color, about 30% are people age 55 and older, and an ...
Darlie Lynn Routier: Remains in prison, awaiting long-overdue …
Oct 29, 2019 · Darlie Lynn Routier: Remains in prison, awaiting long-overdue DNA testing. Responding to Darlie Lynn Routier’s frantic 911 call from her Dallas County home in 1996, police found her two sons, Devon Routier, 6, and Damon Routier, 5, dying of stab wounds. by Rob Warden and John Seasly October 29, 2019June 27, 2024. Darlie Routier Credit: Wikipedia.
Judicial Elections - Injustice Watch
Oct 8, 2024 · Injustice Watch’s comprehensive, nonpartisan guide to the 2024 Cook County judicial primary elections. Every two years, Cook County voters go to the polls to elect new judges and decide whether to retain sitting judges. We research every judicial candidate and provide comprehensive, nonpartisan voter guides for each Cook County judicial election.
Democrats pick judicial candidates for 2024 | Injustice Watch
Aug 15, 2023 · Here is the full list of judicial candidates endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party for the 2024 primary election. For Illinois Supreme Court. Joy V. Cunningham. For Appellate Court. Mary L. Mikva. Cynthia Y. Cobbs. Carl Anthony Walker. Ramon Ocasio III. …
How can I find more information about voting for judges
Nov 4, 2022 · With the 2022 midterm elections less than a week away and early voting underway, we’re partnering again with WBEZ’s “Curious City” to answer your last-minute questions about how judicial elections work and where you can find more information about the candidates on the upcoming ballot.. Senior reporter Maya Dukmasova spoke with “Curious City” editor Alexandra Salomon to answer ...
The Problems With Chicago’s Gang-Centric Gun Violence Narrative
Aug 31, 2021 · Lakeidra Chavis. Lakeidra Chavis is a reporter for The Trace in Chicago, where most of her work focuses on the city's gun violence prevention efforts. Prior to coming to The Trace, she reported for ProPublica Illinois and Chicago Public Media (WBEZ). City officials have repeatedly blamed gangs for driving up shootings.
Jury trials are disappearing. Here's why. | Injustice Watch
Feb 17, 2021 · Less than 2% of federal criminal cases go to a jury trial. A new study sheds light on the reasons so many people forego their day in court. The right to trial by an impartial jury is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. But in U.S. courtrooms today, the vast majority of people forego this right, opting instead to settle or plead guilty.
Meet the new class of Cook County associate judges - Injustice …
Sep 15, 2021 · New class of Cook County associate judges more racially diverse than past years. Former prosecutors dominate the roster of 22 new associate judges, who were selected last week by the county’s circuit judges. by Aviva Waldman, Carlos Ballesteros and Josh McGhee September 15, 2021. Facebook. X. Illustration by Melissa Fernandez for Injustice Watch.
SCRAM monitor comes at heavy cost for defendants
Dec 8, 2021 · Cook County judge Vazquez’s heavy use of sobriety monitor highlights oversight gaps. Billed as a humane punishment for drunk driving, SCRAM comes at a heavy cost for defendants. One judge in Maywood uses it often, and without oversight. by Maya Dukmasova December 8, 2021January 29, 2024. Illustration by Veronica Martinez for Injustice Watch.