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No criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in fatal shootings of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez

State’s Attorney Kim Foxx made the announcement Tuesday almost a year after Chicago police officers shot and killed Toledo and Alvarez in separate incidents.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police issues dominate City Council meeting

Parliamentary maneuvers were used to delay final action on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Gang Asset Forfeiture Ordinance and a $1.67 million settlement for a woman dragged out of a car by Chicago police officers at Brickyard Mall in May 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times

Don’t give COPA power to alter reports, watchdog group argues, despite furor over suspension recommendation for slain cop

Under the proposal, COPA’s chief administrator could, in some instances, alter reports requested under the Freedom of Information Act. The Better Government Association argues the reports are public records and cannot be redacted or revised after the fact.

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COPA releases video footage of Irene Chavez’s final moments after found in South Side police station

"Ruin my life over f—ing self-defense," Irene Chavez tells officers after she was arrested Dec. 17, 2022, outside of Jeffery Pub.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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

COPA wraps investigation into fatal police shooting of Anthony Alvarez; report to be published following superintendent’s review

In April 2021, COPA recommended Officer Evan Solano be relieved of police powers during the investigation, a rare move that would mean the officer would be placed on paid desk duty after a standard 30-day leave, but Brown stalled on the action.

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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

Chicago Police Board votes to suspend officer for 2 years over 2018 shooting

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability initially recommended Officer Luigi Sarli be discharged from the department, but Supt. David Brown disagreed, calling for a just 180-day suspension.

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