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The Latest Breaking News from Michael Toomin

Michael Toomin, retired Cook County judge known for high-profile cases, fight with Democratic Party, dead at 85

Chicago gang boss Jeff Fort. Chicago Outfit hitman Harry Aleman. Daley nephew Richard J. “R.J.” Vanecko. Actor Jussie Smollett. These were among Toomin’s big cases.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023

Ex-Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli ‘misused confidential information,’ inspector general finds

Interim Cook County Inspector General Steven Cyranoski found that she improperly gave identifying information on juvenile clients to a nonprofit where she later took a job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023

Advocates encouraged by appointment of new presiding judge in county’s Juvenile Division

The advocates hope to see Judge Donna Cooper use her experiences with a neighborhood-based program that uses restorative justice practices to expand similar opportunities for youth.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023

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A year after sentencing, Jussie Smollett appeals, claiming his double-jeopardy rights were violated and trial judge was biased

CHICAGO — Nearly a year after being sentenced to five months in jail, only to be released on bond days later, former actor Jussie Smollett has filed his long-awaited appeal claiming his indictment by a special prosecutor was invalid due to double-jeopardy concerns and that the trial judge was biased…

Chicago Tribune · Mar 2, 2023

Listen to warnings about lax prosecution of juveniles accused of carjackings

There should be concern that our youth are learning that committing serious crimes may not bring serious consequences.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022

Killing of 15-year-old tests a justice system strained by more arrests, fewer resources

The murder of Michael Brown has once again confronted Chicago with kids killing kids, and the problem of meting out justice to juveniles while keeping the streets safe.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2022

Kim Foxx’s claim of mob justice in Jussie Smollett case is ridiculous: former judge

The defendant was given rights guaranteed by both the United States and the Illinois Constitution. Webb acted as a prosecutor should and performed better than what Foxx’s prosecutors could have done.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2022

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Foxx says Smollett faced ‘kangaroo prosecution’

Former Cook County Judge Dan Locallo said the state’s attorney’s column amounts to an “attempt to divert any discussion as to why her office acted in the manner that they did.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 11, 2022

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