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Chicago Secures Victory in Lawsuit Against Glock Over Gun Conversion Concerns

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Chicago, Illinois, experienced a significant legal victory as a judge ruled against gun manufacturer Glock, allowing the city’s lawsuit to proceed. This decision marks an important step for Chicago in its ongoing battle against gun violence attributed to modified firearms. The city has asserted that certain Glock pistols can be easily converted into automatic weapons using what is referred to as a “Glock switch.” This accessory has become a point of contention, with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasizing its dangerous potential. The mayor noted that law enforcement has seized over 1,300 of these switches, often … Read more

Chicago to Challenge $120 Million Verdict for Wrongfully Convicted Men After 16 Years in Prison

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Chicago, Illinois – Attorneys for the city have announced plans to challenge a federal jury’s decision that awarded $120 million to two men wrongfully convicted in a 2003 murder case. John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell, who were both adolescents at the time of their arrests, spent over 16 years in prison before their convictions were overturned in 2019. All charges against them regarding the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Collazo were later dropped by prosecutors. Throughout their legal battle, Fulton and Mitchell have maintained that they were coerced into providing false confessions during intense police interrogations. … Read more