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2 Chicago cops acquitted of battery, misconduct in shooting of unarmed man in Pilsen

Judge Lawrence Flood ruled the police officers were within their rights to protect themselves when they opened fire first, shooting Miguel Medina last year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023

When celebrity blinds justice

What's infuriating and concerning after R. Kelly's dropped charges and "innocent" wishes for Danny Masterson

Salon · Feb 4, 2023

Judge drops R. Kelly sex-abuse charges at prosecutor's wish

A judge has followed the recommendation of a Chicago prosecutor and dismissed sex-abuse charges against R&B singer R. Kelly

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Still no movement in R. Kelly cases in Illinois' Cook County

CHICAGO — Two months after R. Kelly’s second federal trial concluded, there has been no apparent movement in his Cook County cases.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 14, 2022

Cook County prosecutors undecided on new R. Kelly trial

Dec. 13 hearing set for R&B singer convicted on federal charges related to sex with underage girls in New York, Chicago, after prosecutors seek more time to gather documents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2022

Former CEO of Schubas, Lincoln Hall pleads guilty to secretly recording nanny, others in the nude

Michael Johnston pleaded guilty to a single count of unauthorized videotaping and was sentenced to probation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2022

Will R. Kelly still stand trial Cook County cases after second federal conviction? Few clues in 4-minute hearing

CHICAGO — Twice-convicted R&B singer R. Kelly’s first hearing in Cook County court after his Chicago federal trial left observers with little clarity about how the lingering county cases would proceed.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 6, 2022

R. Kelly attorney told singer will have to appear in state court for future hearings

Prosecutors said they were not ready to make a decision about whether they would continue with their prosecution.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2022

R. Kelly has been convicted twice in federal court. Will Cook County also prosecute him?

R&B star still faces charges for sexual abuse of four victims, including three minors, in Cook County.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

More trials? Consecutive sentences? What’s next for convicted R&B singer R. Kelly

For the second time in less than a year, Chicago-born R&B singer R. Kelly finds himself convicted of serious federal child-sex crimes and staring at a lengthy prison term.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 16, 2022