Chicago officials say taxpayers shouldn't bear wrongful convictions payouts

By CBS News | Oct 27, 2024 at 07:41 PM EST

Faith leaders and officials in Chicago gathered to address the city's costly wrongful conviction settlements, totaling $750 million since 2000. Despite certificates of innocence, the city spends millions on legal battles, burdening taxpayers. Ald. Villegas proposed a justice fund to alleviate this financial strain.

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