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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Woman arrested for tearing memorial photo of dead officer

State police pursued arrest following ‘complete and thorough investigation’

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Felony charge filed against woman accused of throwing memorial photo of slain Chicago Police Officer Ella in the trash

Anna Kochakian, 26, was arrested Wednesday. The Illinois state police said she was restrained with handcuffs that belonged to French’s partner, Officer Carlos Yanez, who was badly wounded.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2022

Lightfoot dodges defeat as committee narrowly approves her COPA chief

The Committee on Public Safety voted 9-6 to confirm Andrea Kersten’s nomination despite the furor over the three-day suspension COPA recommended for CPD Officer Ella French for failing to activate her body-worn camera during a botched police raid.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2022

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Lightfoot allies to try again to salvage COPA chief’s nomination

Whether or not Andrea Kersten’s nomination is defeated Wednesday before the Committee on Public Safety, Chairman Chris Taliaferro said he intends to call for an up-or-down vote in the full City Council on Feb. 23.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2022

Mayoral allies call off confirmation vote on new COPA chief to avoid embarassing defeat

Public Safety Committee Chairman Chris Taliaferro (29th) made the decision after it was clear that Andrea Kersten’s nomination did not have the votes. Kersten has been under fire for recommending a three-day suspension for slain Chicago Police Officer Ella French.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2022

Suburbs, warmer cities step up efforts to lure cops away from Chicago

Some Chicago officers want to get away from a demoralized police department. Now, the law also lets them transfer up to 5 years of service to suburban pension plans.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2022

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