Cook County judge reassigned from domestic violence cases

Cook County judge reassigned from Domestic Violence Division after criticism about handling of case
There had been calls for months to reassign Judge Thomas Nowinski to be reassigned after the stabbing that killed Lacramioara Beldie​, 54.
Cook County chief judge promises changes in domestic violence court
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans says recent tragedies have prompted changes in domestic violence court. The big picture: Evans is promising more collaboration with prosecutors and interviews with victims after the court came under scrutiny because of two high-profile cases last year.
Cook County judge reassigned from domestic violence cases after releasing man later accused of killing wife
Judge Thomas Nowinski made the request himself to be reassigned from the Domestic Violence Division to hearing misdemeanor and traffic cases.
Cook County judge moved off domestic violence cases after 2 suspects allegedly kill woman, child
The Cook County judge who presided over two order of protection cases in which the suspects went on to allegedly kill a woman and child has been moved off domestic violence cases.
Cook County judge transferred from domestic violence division
Cook County Circuit Judge Thomas E. Nowinski has been transferred from the Domestic Violence Division to the 3rd Municipal District at his own request after facing criticism over how he handled a case that resulted in the death of a woman.
Cook County Judge Thomas Nowinski will no longer handle domestic violence cases
A judge will be transferred out of the Domestic Violence Division of Cook County Circuit Court at his own request, following harsh criticism after the judge released a man who later allegedly killed his wife.
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