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No prison for man who admitted buying gun used to kill 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams at McDonald’s drive-thru

Told of the sentence, Jaslyn’s father said, “I pray that he learns from it. I pray that he understands the severity of what happened and what this situation has done to our family.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Convicted robber used girlfriend to buy guns in Wisconsin, claimed he was cop, feds say

Simione Dunn and Sonya Brown face charges in federal court in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Upcoming election is historic for candidates running for city’s new police district councils

After receiving my filing receipt, I held back tears. I felt proud to be in the company of people who had the courage to take on this monumental task.

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A crowded mayor’s race sees candidates starting to field the public’s questions and a long-time Little Village mall’s fate remains unknown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man who straw-purchased gun used to kill Chicago police Officer Ella French sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison

CHICAGO — An Indiana man who admitted to straw-purchasing the handgun later used to kill Chicago police Officer Ella French and critically wound her partner during a traffic stop last year was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison.

Chicago Tribune

‘Anger and grief basically lead to vengeance’: Straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French gets 2.5 years

Jamel Danzy of Indiana is the only person convicted so far in connection with French’s death.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Fierce, humble and so loving’ — Chicago police remember Ella French in letters urging max sentence for man who bought gun

Jamel Danzy, the so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill French, is set to be sentenced Wednesday.

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Feds seek 5 years in prison for man who bought gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French

Straw purchasing cases present special challenges to prosecutors. They have been characterized as “paperwork” crimes that simply involve lying on a form, as Jamel Danzy did.

Chicago Sun-Times

Indiana man admits straw-purchasing gun used in slaying of Chicago police Officer Ella French

CHICAGO — An Indiana man pleaded guilty Wednesday to straw-purchasing the handgun later used to kill Chicago police Officer Ella French during a traffic stop last year.

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