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Prosecutors lack evidence in sexual assault case

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On behalf of Law Office of Robert Kerr, LLC posted in Sexual Assault on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. When police investigate a crime, they are looking for evidence that can be used against the suspect during criminal proceedings. There has to be enough evidence that a Chicago prosecutor can try to obtain a guilty verdict — which requires proof that a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If police and prosecutors do not have enough evidence, or some evidence is excluded from the …

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9 people face federal racketeering charges in chicago

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A seven-years-long investigation by a variety of federal agents has led to criminal charges against nine Chicago residents. Each of these people were already in federal or state custody when the indictment was issued. These people face federal racketeering charges stemming from a variety of violent behavior. According to federal investigators, the nine people were members of a South Side gang and had been involved in the murder of five individuals between 2006 and 2008. The federal authorities also accuse …

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Illinois man arrested for possession of child pornography

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In the age of the internet, people can distribute child pornography between themselves more easily than ever before. With cellphone and video technology in almost everyone’s home, child pornography is also more easily made than in the past. With this increased activity, police and prosecutors at the local, state and federal levels take finding people who make or look at child pornography very seriously. In order to catch people with child pornography, police will often conduct undercover investigations. These investigations …

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Sex offender registry results in long lasting effects

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There can be serious social and legal consequences when someone is accused of a sex crime. Even allegations of sex crimes can lead to damage to peoples’ reputations which can cause problems with peoples families, friends and employers. When people are convicted of a sex crime, they will often face serious penalties including long prison sentences. In addition to prison time, people may also be required to register on the Illinois sex offender registry. Once listed on the registry, people …

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Federal prosecutors bring charges in cyber crime ring

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In what is being lauded as the biggest cyber crime in the history of the United States, federal prosecutors have brought charges in a cyber crime ring that reportedly cost companies over $300 million. The suspects allegedly hacked into companies in order to commit credit card fraud. Five people have been charged in the spree and two men are in custody. The investigation has been building for many years. Companies attacked by the hackers include some well-known names like J.C. …

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Chicago men suspected in child pornography cases

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A Chicago area resident has been arrested for charges relating to child pornography. In this case, a 77-year-old man was charged with manufacturing child pornography and obstruction of justice. He could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for the pornography charge and up to 20 years on the obstruction of justice charge. According to authorities he was involved in making pornography involving a minor in July 2012. He is said to have convinced the girl to engage …

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