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The next mayor has a chance to revitalize public education in Chicago

Mayoral control over schools is on the way out. But as the city’s leader, the next mayor still has a duty to exercise his authority — and use the bully pulpit of City Hall — for their betterment.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Black labor v white wealth’: can a progressive win Chicago’s mayoral election?

The race could serve as a litmus test for police reform – and Brandon Johnson’s policies on crime could leave him vulnerable in the general election

The Guardian - US

Body of man killed in custody may have been shown to trainees, Yorkshire police admit

Body of Christopher Alder could have been seen by cadets after mixup of remains, says South Yorkshire force

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Football fan sentenced over 'vile' racist tweet about Ireland striker Michael Obafemi

Swansea City supporter Josh Phillips posted the abusive message in response to a tweet from the club announcing the then 22-year-old player was being transferred on loan to Burnley

Irish Mirror

Football fan sentenced over ‘vile’ tweet about Burnley striker Michael Obafemi

The player said he felt ‘shocked’ at seeing the racist tweet and asked the judge to make an example of Josh Phillips who sent it.

The Independent UK

'No further action' from CPS after man found stabbed to death in alley

James Richards, 33, was found dead by a member of the public

Liverpool Echo

Johnson, Vallas weigh in on Trump, Arwady — and WBEZ weighs rivals’ facts on more familiar debate topics

The candidates exchanged barbs in the hour-long debate held by WBEZ’s Reset. There was little new in their remarks, except for their reaction to former President Donald Trump’s indictment and a question about Chicago’s Public Health Director, Dr. Allison Arwady.

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Met officer referred to prosecutors over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

CPS will consider potential murder charge over death of 24-year-old in Streatham, south London

The Guardian - UK

File of evidence passed to CPS over fatal police shooting of Chris Kaba

Mr Kaba died after he was hit by a single gunshot fired by an armed officer on September 5 last year in Streatham Hill, south London.

The Independent UK

Chris Kaba fatal shooting by police referred to CPS

His family hope the ‘truth will emerge, without delay, through criminal proceedings’

Evening Standard

Chris Kaba shooting: Met Police officer may face charges over death of unarmed man

Chris Kaba, 24, was shot in the head on September 5 after police followed the vehicle he was driving with no lights or sirens for 15 minutes before he turned into a residential street

Daily Mirror

Chris Kaba: Met officer who shot unarmed Black man dead after pursuit could face criminal charges

The family of Mr Kaba - whose death sparked protests - have welcomed the move and “hope CPS advise in favour of a prosecution”

The Independent UK

Dominic Raab faces calls to apologise to rape victims who were ‘denied justice’ because of his ‘failures’

Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner said Raab had shown ‘not even a shred of shame’ in his reply

The Independent UK

How the next mayor will change CPS, why young people aren’t voting and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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The Independent UK

Raab urged to apologise to women for ‘failures’ to prosecute sexual offences

Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner said Mr Raab had shown ‘not even a shred of shame’ in his reply.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dollars vs. decentralization: Johnson’s and Vallas’ vastly different fixes for CPS

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have strong ties to public education — and very different plans for Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago mayoral candidates spar during last televised debate before election

CHICAGO — Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson spent the last televised debate before next Tuesday’s mayoral election on the defensive as they faced tough questions about their political records and associations.

Evening Standard

City of London police become first in country to use new mental health checklist on suspects

City of London Police volunteered to be one of the first forces to trial the checklist.

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I’m a school social worker. Our kids can’t learn if they don’t heal from trauma.

Neuroscience teaches us that chronic stress and trauma changes our brain, by impacting emotional regulation, executive functioning and relationships. How school administrators responds to this knowledge matters.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago mayoral contenders Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson trade attacks over ‘MAGA’ signs, ‘racist’ criticism over defund the police

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas escalated their attacks on one another as Chicago’s mayoral race entered the final week of campaigning before the April 4 election.

The Independent UK

Woman ‘repeatedly raped and burned with cigarettes by ex’ waiting for justice two years on

As court backlog for rape and sexual offences hits record high, one woman shared her frustration at bringing her attacker to trial

The Independent UK

Court backlogs for rape and sexual offences hit record high with ‘devastating’ waits for justice

The stark figures coincide with the scathing Casey report into policing, which found officers had failed to protect women

The Independent UK

Sex assault survivors suffer ‘devastating’ crown courts backlog impact – report

Rape Crisis England & Wales says its report shines a light on the ‘disastrous impact’ of the backlog on victims.

The Times of India

Petition challenging the appointment of Chief Parliamentary Secretaries filed in Himachal Pradesh HC

SHIMLA: The appointment of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) made by the Congress government has been challenged in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh by the People for Responsible Governance that had already challenged the similar appointments made in 2016 by the Congress government.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Vallas: From playing with ‘imaginary friends’ to tackling ‘big, nearly impossible tasks’

A shy boy with a severe stutter in the Roseland neighborhood, Paul Vallas grew up to lead school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Haiti and Chile. He also ran a string of failed bids for elected office. “Paul gravitates toward big challenges,” said Ald. Brendan Reilly.

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