Murray v. City of Chicago, et al. – Gary Murray was arrested for possession of crack cocaine, resisting arrest and reckless conduct. A finding of no probable cause was made by the criminal court and Murray then filed a civil suit against two Chicago police officers alleging that he was never in possession of crack cocaine and did nothing wrong and was subjected to excessive force. After a jury...
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Venson v. City of Chicago, et al. – Jeremy Venson was arrested for selling crack cocaine. However, due to the small drug amount involved, a finding of no probable cause was made at his preliminary hearing. Venson then sued several Chicago police officers alleging that he never had any drugs and was falsely arrested. After a jury trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the Chicago police...
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Lopez. v. City of Chicago, et al. – Jose Lopez was charged with murder based on a shooting that took place on 26th Street in Chicago. Lopez was acquitted at his criminal trial and then sued several Chicago police officers claiming that they framed him for the murder. After his federal claims were dismissed, Lopez filed a malicious prosecution claim in State Court. This case is pending in the...
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Lanza v. City of Chicago, et al. – Dany Lanza was arrested in 2001 for sexually assaulting two minor females. Lanza confessed while in police custody. In 2007, another offender confessed to the same crimes and in 2008 the State dropped all charges against Lanza. Lanza has now sued several Chicago police officers and a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney alleging that his confession was...
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Scott v. City of Chicago, et al. – In 2000, Larry Scott was questioned regarding a murder and subsequently confessed to the crime and was convicted. In 2006, the Illinois Appellate Court held that Scott’s confession was not sufficiently attenuated from his illegal arrest and reversed his conviction. The State then dropped the case against Scott. Scott then sued three Chicago police officers...
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