The Latest Breaking News from Antonio Romanucci

New Chicago Officer Shooting Footage Released — 'Accidental Discharge' Caused Fatal Shot, Suspect's Lawyer Claims

A bodycam video of a Chicago police shooting has sparked debate over an 'accidental discharge' claim, with differing narratives from authorities and the victim's family.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17

States push to remove laws that prevent federal officers from being sued after Minnesota shootings

State lawmakers want to make laws allowing residents to sue federal officers

The Independent UK · Feb 3

FBI denies shutting down civil rights investigation into ICE shooter Jonathan Ross

DOJ’s initial review found sufficient grounds to investigate Renee Good’s killing but was quickly abandoned

The Independent UK · Jan 20

Elk Grove Village police knew man they fatally shot had history of health issues, family says

Antonio Romanucci, an attorney for the family of Jack Murray, is conducting a civil investigation of the shooting, focusing on ‘officers’ treatment of a known emotionally distressed person and their use of deescalation tactics.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

End hazing where it often starts — in high school sports

Take a lesson from the Northwestern scandal: Every coach, school administrator and district superintendent must make sure no student athlete becomes a victim of hazing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2023

Off-duty cop found not guilty of battery, misconduct in confrontation with teen in Park Ridge

Cook County Judge Paul Pavlus said he didn’t find the testimony of the boy or his friends who witnessed the confrontation credible.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023

Biden calls for scrutiny of gun makers marketing weapons to minors

A civil suit filed in last year’s Highland Park July 4th massacre asserts a gun company’s marketing influenced the alleged parade shooter.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2023

Amir Locke’s family sues Minneapolis over ‘no-knock’ warrant killing

MINNEAPOLIS — The family of Amir Locke, the 22-year-old Black man shot and killed by Minneapolis police during a predawn raid last February, is suing the city and the SWAT officer who pulled the trigger, alleging that the no-knock warrant that resulted in his death is consistent with the city's…

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

Memphis police accused of ‘shielding’ white officer involved in Tyre Nichols beating

Officer pulled Nichols ‘violently’ from his car while hitting him on ground with taser

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Memphis police accused of ‘shielding’ white officer involved in Tyre Nichols beating

Officer pulled Nichols ‘violently’ from his car while hitting him on ground with taser

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023