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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 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 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.
Judge who released Portage Park domestic violence suspect reassigned
A Cook County judge who allowed a man later accused of killing his wife to be released on electronic monitoring will no longer hear domestic violence cases, Chief Judge Timothy Evans announced Thursday.
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 who shared racist meme faces state probe, reassignment and bias training
Judge Caroline Glennon-Goodman is in trouble for allegedly circulating a meme of a Black boy with an electronic ankle monitor ...
Chicago Judge Under Fire For Allegedly Sharing Fake ‘My First Ankle Bracelet’ Image With Fellow Judge
Glennon-Goodman allegedly sent the fake image of 'My First Ankle Monitor' with a text saying, 'My husband’s idea of Christmas ...
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Cook County Judge Caught Sending a Racist Meme Gets Punishment But Was It Enough?
In the message with the image, the judge wrote that it was her “husband’s idea of Christmas humor.” ...
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Cook County Judge Shared Racist Meme For 'Christmas Humor'
A Cook County judge shared a racist meme as "Christmas humor" and is now about to enter the second part of FAFO.
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Chicago judge removed over racist holiday message
A Chicago judge's controversial text message has ignited concerns about racial bias in the justice system, leading to her ...
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White Chicago Judge Exposed for Sharing Racist Meme of Black Child In Ankle Monitor She Meant to Send to Close Friend as a 'Joke' But Sent to Another Membe…
A newly elected judge in Chicago has been temporarily reassigned and referred to the state Judicial Inquiry Board after nine ...
Judges back Chicago Police Board in two disciplinary cases
As the Illinois Appellate Court weighs arguments over the future of police discipline in Chicago, two rulings by the Chicago ...