Cheryl Corley
Stories
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National
Youth mentoring programs could be key in reducing carjackings
The surge in carjackings is persisting across the country. However, officials in Chicago say there's been a small decline so far in 2022 and they're finding different ways to fight the crime.
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National
'Stand Your Ground' laws are linked to an increase in U.S. homicides, study says
Trayvon Martin was killed a decade ago. The man who shot him used Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law as a successful defense. Critics say those laws are being abused and leading to more deaths.
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National
Ex-cop Jason Van Dyke, who killed Laquan McDonald, is released from prison early
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke has been released from prison this week after serving about half his sentence for killing of Laquan McDonald. Many angry residents are planning protests.
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National
Man charged for Waukesha parade crash made 1st court appearance
Five people died during the Waukesha Christmas parade vehicle crash. They ranged in age from 52 to 81. Several of the victims were a part of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.
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National
Jury selection for Kyle Rittenhouse trial starts this week
Jury selection begins Monday for the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. He faces multiple charges after fatal shootings during protests in Kenosha, Wisc.
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National
Outreach and treatments are attributed for Chicago's decline in overdoses
While opioid related deaths and overdoses remain at crisis levels across the country, in Chicago there's a hopeful sign. Deaths and overdoses declined during the first half of the year.
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Race & Identity
Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years For Murder Of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin has been sentenced after being convicted of murdering George Floyd and has now begun serving his 22.5-year sentence.
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History
Prominent Defense Attorney F. Lee Bailey Has Died At 87
Prominent defense attorney F. Lee Bailey has died. He took on huge cases that often dominated the news, including those of Patty Hearst and O.J. Simpson. Bailey was 87.
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National
Black Lives Matter Fights Disinformation To Keep The Movement Strong
Calls for racial justice and an end to police brutality still fill social media platforms a year after George Floyd's murder. But Black Lives Matter says posts targeting it are full of disinformation.
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National
How Using Videos At Chauvin Trial And Others Impacts Criminal Justice
The video of George Floyd's death was critical evidence in the murder trial of convicted ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. That video and others are changing trials and police training.