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This is awesome.
NEW — Starting next week, the Cook County Public Defender’s Freedom Defense Center of Roseland, in partnership with the Village Legal and Community Project, will offer free attorney office hours for community members.
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Cook County Public Defender’s new community legal hub to expand legal resources for South Siders • The TRiiBE
Free legal services will roll out on Nov. 19 at the Cook County Public Defender’s Freedom Defense Center in Roseland through a partnership with The Village Legal and Community Project.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This is awesome.
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Good work being done here.
NEW — Starting next week, the Cook County Public Defender’s Freedom Defense Center of Roseland, in partnership with the Village Legal and Community Project, will offer free attorney office hours for community members.
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Cook County Public Defender’s new community legal hub to expand legal resources for South Siders • The TRiiBE
Free legal services will roll out on Nov. 19 at the Cook County Public Defender’s Freedom Defense Center in Roseland through a partnership with The Village Legal and Community Project.
thetriibe.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Good work being done here.
NEW — Starting next week, the Cook County Public Defender’s Freedom Defense Center of Roseland, in partnership with the Village Legal and Community Project, will offer free attorney office hours for community members.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/cook...
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Cook County Public Defender’s new community legal hub to expand legal resources for South Siders • The TRiiBE
Free legal services will roll out on Nov. 19 at the Cook County Public Defender’s Freedom Defense Center in Roseland through a partnership with The Village Legal and Community Project.
thetriibe.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
NEW — Starting next week, the Cook County Public Defender’s Freedom Defense Center of Roseland, in partnership with the Village Legal and Community Project, will offer free attorney office hours for community members.
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I wished I read this *before* I ran into Ald. Lee at this afternoon's whistle/know your rights kit event at the Daley Library earlier. I would have asked why she opposes the head tax proposal.
A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
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Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
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Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I wished I read this *before* I ran into Ald. Lee at this afternoon's whistle/know your rights kit event at the Daley Library earlier. I would have asked why she opposes the head tax proposal.
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“One of the other things he did was he closed 50 schools, he closed half of the city’s mental health clinics, and he closed the police districts, and crime went up,” Cobb said about Emanuel’s tenure as Chicago mayor.
A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
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Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“One of the other things he did was he closed 50 schools, he closed half of the city’s mental health clinics, and he closed the police districts, and crime went up,” Cobb said about Emanuel’s tenure as Chicago mayor.
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“The slave catchers are here. Chicago is not safe.”
A must read.
Support @thetriibe.com their reporting has been spectacular!
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A must read.
Support @thetriibe.com their reporting has been spectacular!
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THE REVOLUTIONARY COLUMN: Racist police violence is always the common denominator • The TRiiBE
ICE violence does not exist within a vacuum. It didn’t come out of nowhere. This is how it feels to be Black and policed in this country.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“The slave catchers are here. Chicago is not safe.”
A must read.
Support @thetriibe.com their reporting has been spectacular!
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A must read.
Support @thetriibe.com their reporting has been spectacular!
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“Some of you were tear-gassed right in front of and alongside useless CPD officers and still think they deserve the largest share of the city’s public safety budget. Some of you are still waiting for the police to come to your rescue and save you from the bad guys.
Don’t hold your breath.”
Don’t hold your breath.”
NEW — Columnist Bella BAHHS is back with a message for everyone joining the resistance in Chicago and beyond.
What some non-Black Chicagoans are now experiencing is what Black folks have faced for generations: policing as a tool to protect power and profit.
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What some non-Black Chicagoans are now experiencing is what Black folks have faced for generations: policing as a tool to protect power and profit.
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THE REVOLUTIONARY COLUMN: Racist police violence is always the common denominator • The TRiiBE
ICE violence does not exist within a vacuum. It didn’t come out of nowhere. This is how it feels to be Black and policed in this country.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“Some of you were tear-gassed right in front of and alongside useless CPD officers and still think they deserve the largest share of the city’s public safety budget. Some of you are still waiting for the police to come to your rescue and save you from the bad guys.
Don’t hold your breath.”
Don’t hold your breath.”
NEW — Columnist Bella BAHHS is back with a message for everyone joining the resistance in Chicago and beyond.
What some non-Black Chicagoans are now experiencing is what Black folks have faced for generations: policing as a tool to protect power and profit.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/the-...
What some non-Black Chicagoans are now experiencing is what Black folks have faced for generations: policing as a tool to protect power and profit.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/the-...
THE REVOLUTIONARY COLUMN: Racist police violence is always the common denominator • The TRiiBE
ICE violence does not exist within a vacuum. It didn’t come out of nowhere. This is how it feels to be Black and policed in this country.
thetriibe.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
NEW — Columnist Bella BAHHS is back with a message for everyone joining the resistance in Chicago and beyond.
What some non-Black Chicagoans are now experiencing is what Black folks have faced for generations: policing as a tool to protect power and profit.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/the-...
What some non-Black Chicagoans are now experiencing is what Black folks have faced for generations: policing as a tool to protect power and profit.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/the-...
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A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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If you're supporting the same thing Ray Lopez is supporting, just what are you fucking doing?
A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you're supporting the same thing Ray Lopez is supporting, just what are you fucking doing?
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This is a good reminder that Ald Sam Nugent is untrustworthy despite her occasional dalliances into acting like a progressive.
A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This is a good reminder that Ald Sam Nugent is untrustworthy despite her occasional dalliances into acting like a progressive.
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After Ald Jessie Fuentes was physically assaulted & detained by ICE / CBP in October all but 13 fellow City Council members signed a letter of support for her.
But you bet all 13 of them made sure their names were included on this statement opposing corporate taxes that could fund our communities.
But you bet all 13 of them made sure their names were included on this statement opposing corporate taxes that could fund our communities.
A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
After Ald Jessie Fuentes was physically assaulted & detained by ICE / CBP in October all but 13 fellow City Council members signed a letter of support for her.
But you bet all 13 of them made sure their names were included on this statement opposing corporate taxes that could fund our communities.
But you bet all 13 of them made sure their names were included on this statement opposing corporate taxes that could fund our communities.
A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
It’s been nearly a year since an Illinois Appellate Court overturned Kevin Jackson’s murder conviction.
The final step in his process, which has been months in the making, is for Jackson to secure a certificate of innocence.
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The final step in his process, which has been months in the making, is for Jackson to secure a certificate of innocence.
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Kevin Jackson was falsely convicted, and now his innocence certificate is being opposed by a prosecutor whose past includes prosecutorial misconduct • The TRiiBE
A deeper look at Fabio Valentini, whose private practice has been tapped by Cook County for a number of post-conviction hearings.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It’s been nearly a year since an Illinois Appellate Court overturned Kevin Jackson’s murder conviction.
The final step in his process, which has been months in the making, is for Jackson to secure a certificate of innocence.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/kevi...
The final step in his process, which has been months in the making, is for Jackson to secure a certificate of innocence.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/kevi...
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Your Saturday morning read.
“Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share, a sentiment echoing throughout America and emphasized by the Nov. 4 mayoral election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani.”
“Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share, a sentiment echoing throughout America and emphasized by the Nov. 4 mayoral election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani.”
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Your Saturday morning read.
“Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share, a sentiment echoing throughout America and emphasized by the Nov. 4 mayoral election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani.”
“Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share, a sentiment echoing throughout America and emphasized by the Nov. 4 mayoral election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani.”
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An insurgent rise of the left shouldn’t be counted out, in my opinion.
Become a member of @thetriibe.com to read exclusive takes from me about narrative change and politics that you definitely won’t get anywhere else.
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TRiiBE Publisher Morgan Elise Johnson connects the dots between the election of Zohran Mamdani in NYC and the 2023 election of Brandon Johnson in Chicago.
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TRiiBE Publisher Morgan Elise Johnson connects the dots between the election of Zohran Mamdani in NYC and the 2023 election of Brandon Johnson in Chicago.
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The audacity of Zohran Mamdani and the left • The TRiiBE
How dare they challenge the establishment?!
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November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
An insurgent rise of the left shouldn’t be counted out, in my opinion.
Become a member of @thetriibe.com to read exclusive takes from me about narrative change and politics that you definitely won’t get anywhere else.
Become a member of @thetriibe.com to read exclusive takes from me about narrative change and politics that you definitely won’t get anywhere else.
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TRiiBE Publisher Morgan Elise Johnson connects the dots between the election of Zohran Mamdani in NYC and the 2023 election of Brandon Johnson in Chicago.
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TRiiBE Publisher Morgan Elise Johnson connects the dots between the election of Zohran Mamdani in NYC and the 2023 election of Brandon Johnson in Chicago.
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The audacity of Zohran Mamdani and the left • The TRiiBE
How dare they challenge the establishment?!
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November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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TRiiBE Publisher Morgan Elise Johnson connects the dots between the election of Zohran Mamdani in NYC and the 2023 election of Brandon Johnson in Chicago.
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TRiiBE Publisher Morgan Elise Johnson connects the dots between the election of Zohran Mamdani in NYC and the 2023 election of Brandon Johnson in Chicago.
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The audacity of Zohran Mamdani and the left • The TRiiBE
How dare they challenge the establishment?!
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November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
NEW — Are you a member of our RESHAPE newsletter?
TRiiBE Publisher Morgan Elise Johnson connects the dots between the election of Zohran Mamdani in NYC and the 2023 election of Brandon Johnson in Chicago.
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TRiiBE Publisher Morgan Elise Johnson connects the dots between the election of Zohran Mamdani in NYC and the 2023 election of Brandon Johnson in Chicago.
thetriibe.com/reshape/the-...
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But JB is y'all boy right?
November 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
But JB is y'all boy right?
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u could defund the police... :-)
As Chicago undergoes the 2026 budget season, digging for ways to close a $1.15 billion shortfall, past choices of previous mayors echo throughout City Hall.
“The fact that how we got to this point is Rahm Emanuel decided, by fiat, to get rid of the head tax.”
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“The fact that how we got to this point is Rahm Emanuel decided, by fiat, to get rid of the head tax.”
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
u could defund the police... :-)
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it’s important for us to know political history.
it’s also important to call out the MANY things Rahm Emanuel did as he tries — in real time — to smooth talk his way into 2028
it’s also important to call out the MANY things Rahm Emanuel did as he tries — in real time — to smooth talk his way into 2028
As Chicago undergoes the 2026 budget season, digging for ways to close a $1.15 billion shortfall, past choices of previous mayors echo throughout City Hall.
“The fact that how we got to this point is Rahm Emanuel decided, by fiat, to get rid of the head tax.”
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
“The fact that how we got to this point is Rahm Emanuel decided, by fiat, to get rid of the head tax.”
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
it’s important for us to know political history.
it’s also important to call out the MANY things Rahm Emanuel did as he tries — in real time — to smooth talk his way into 2028
it’s also important to call out the MANY things Rahm Emanuel did as he tries — in real time — to smooth talk his way into 2028
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Yes indeed make them rich bitches pay
A weekend read — Chicago is home to some of the world’s largest and richest corporations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share.
Enter the corporate head tax.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share.
Enter the corporate head tax.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Yes indeed make them rich bitches pay
A weekend read — Chicago is home to some of the world’s largest and richest corporations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share.
Enter the corporate head tax.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share.
Enter the corporate head tax.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
A weekend read — Chicago is home to some of the world’s largest and richest corporations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share.
Enter the corporate head tax.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the grassroots coalition of organizers who elected him say it’s time for the wealthy to pay their fair share.
Enter the corporate head tax.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
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Omfg how is a guy who "is a staunch opponent of the state’s torture inquiry panel" still getting anything from the state or the county???? Like this guy soundS straight up evil. You don't oppose a torture inquiry panel unless you like to torture people.
NEW — Should a prosecutor involved in the wrongful conviction of the Englewood Four be assigned as a special prosecutor in a new wrongful conviction case?
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Kevin Jackson was falsely convicted, and now his innocence certificate is being opposed by a prosecutor whose past includes prosecutorial misconduct • The TRiiBE
A deeper look at Fabio Valentini, whose private practice has been tapped by Cook County for a number of post-conviction hearings.
thetriibe.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Omfg how is a guy who "is a staunch opponent of the state’s torture inquiry panel" still getting anything from the state or the county???? Like this guy soundS straight up evil. You don't oppose a torture inquiry panel unless you like to torture people.
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The bias-at-best, complicit at bare minimum attorney shld be in prison.
These tragedies are barely mistakes. And when those charged with ensuring justice for the ppl, instead turn the charge into false imprison for their gain...it is past due that legal consequences are not flirted but enacted.
These tragedies are barely mistakes. And when those charged with ensuring justice for the ppl, instead turn the charge into false imprison for their gain...it is past due that legal consequences are not flirted but enacted.
NEW — Should a prosecutor involved in the wrongful conviction of the Englewood Four be assigned as a special prosecutor in a new wrongful conviction case?
thetriibe.com/2025/11/kevi...
thetriibe.com/2025/11/kevi...
Kevin Jackson was falsely convicted, and now his innocence certificate is being opposed by a prosecutor whose past includes prosecutorial misconduct • The TRiiBE
A deeper look at Fabio Valentini, whose private practice has been tapped by Cook County for a number of post-conviction hearings.
thetriibe.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The bias-at-best, complicit at bare minimum attorney shld be in prison.
These tragedies are barely mistakes. And when those charged with ensuring justice for the ppl, instead turn the charge into false imprison for their gain...it is past due that legal consequences are not flirted but enacted.
These tragedies are barely mistakes. And when those charged with ensuring justice for the ppl, instead turn the charge into false imprison for their gain...it is past due that legal consequences are not flirted but enacted.