Chicago

Jury Acquits Man in Tragic 4th of July Shooting of 7-Year-Old Chicago Girl; Co-Accused Awaiting Trial

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Chicago, IL — A Chicago man has been acquitted in a tragic case that stemmed from the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl during a Fourth of July celebration in the city’s Austin neighborhood. The incident, which took place several years ago, saw the young girl, Natalia Wallace, fatally shot while playing on a sidewalk. According to authorities, on that fateful day, three men exited a white vehicle and fired more than 20 shots toward the gathering where people were celebrating the national holiday. Natalia was tragically struck in the forehead and later succumbed to … Read more

Chicago Jury Delivers Record $120 Million Verdict for Two Men Wrongfully Convicted of 2003 Murder

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Chicago, Illinois – In a landmark decision, a federal jury in Chicago has awarded two Illinois men a combined total of $120 million in damages for their wrongful convictions, a record payout in such cases across the United States. The verdict concluded a civil lawsuit against the city of Chicago, its police department, and Cook County prosecutors, highlighting systemic faults in the judicial system that led to the unjust conviction of the two individuals as teenagers. John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell, both now in their mid-30s, were wrongfully accused in the 2003 murder of Christopher … Read more

Luminary Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Appointed as Co-Heads of Litigation at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Expanding Chicago Office

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of two nationally renowned litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The pair will lead the office as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, specializing in product liability, consumer disputes, and complex environmental and mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere, who previously helped establish the Chicago-based litigation firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, bring a wealth of experience in managing high-stakes, ‘bet-the-company’ cases. Their expertise spans across numerous legal domains, including intellectual property, employment, labor law, and cryptocurrency, aside … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Accused in Deadly 2022 Independence Day Parade Shooting in Suburban Chicago

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A trial is slated to commence Monday for a suburban Chicago man charged with carrying out a mass shooting during a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park, where seven people lost their lives and dozens were injured. This event shook the community located about 30 miles north of Chicago, profoundly impacting its residents. Robert Crimo III, 24, has been indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, equating to three counts per victim, in addition to 48 counts of attempted murder. Last week, the prosecution decided to drop 48 lesser counts of … Read more