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The arrests raise fresh concerns about the city’s potential collaboration with federal agents.
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A memo filed Wednesday by Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office suggests the decision not to seek a death sentence against Boelter was made “in accordance with the terms delineated in a proposed plea agreement.”
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Live updates: Department of Homeland Security agents have arrested 12 of the 15 defendants, U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said. One is in custody on other federal charges. Two are at large.
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Masterful & sickening reporting on the Tate brothers by Heidi Blake:
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Chicago police ticketed an immigrant street vendor — and ICE agents then swooped in to arrest her and her nephew when she had to make a court appearance.
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"Hope," like the Obama campaign slogan, is a common feeling for nearby residents awaiting this week's opening. Others question what community benefits will come with the global destination.
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Boelter had previously pleaded not guilty in last year’s fatal shooting of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and an armed attack on another lawmaker and his family. He’s set to appear in court Thursday morning.
Former President Barack Obama described his namesake center as a "living celebration" of art, democracy and Chicago's South Side at a grand opening attended by a who's-who of celebrities and neighbors...
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The opening concert stars Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Bono and The Edge, Jennifer Hudson and more.
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People who tracked the movements and actions of federal agents during Operation Metro Surge are being targeted, according to a source familiar with the arrests.
The case stunningly collapsed, but defense attorneys have pushed for transcripts from typically secret grand jury proceedings to be made public. They were released Tuesday.
