IL Attorney General introduces Conviction Integrity Unit
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a new unit that is the first of its kind. On Nov. 12, Raoul announced the creation of the first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) within the Attorney General’s office.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces statewide Conviction Integrity Unit
Raoul on Tuesday announced the creation of a new Conviction Integrity Unit, which will be tasked with investigating claims of actual innocence in violent felony cases where new and credible evidence of innocence has been discovered, or when new technology enables investigators to test or retest old evidence.
Illinois establishes Conviction Integrity Unit to review cases of possible wrongful convictions
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office has announced the creation of a new unit dedicated to investigating potential wrongful convictions across the state.
Illinois launches Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate possible wrongful convictions
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois launched its first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit to fight back against wrongful convictions. Attorney General Kwame Raoul was joined by several county state's attorneys, including Cook County State's Attorney-elect Eileen O'Neil Burke and DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin.
Illinois attorney general launches unit to investigate wrongful convictions
The new Conviction Integrity Unit will primarily help state’s attorneys in counties that do not already have offices to investigate potential wrongful convictions.
Illinois AG opens new unit to look for potential wrongful convictions
CHICAGO (WGEM) - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul (D) is opening a new unit looking at past convictions making sure prosecutors got it right. He announced Tuesday his office is launching a Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU).
New effort in Illinois to ensure the integrity of challenged convictions
A new statewide effort in Illinois will evaluate the integrity of convictions throughout the state and investigate claims of actual innocence.
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Your device does not support the audio. CHICAGO –Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the establishment of the ...