KATHLEEN FOODY

April 14, 2021 at 2:57 pm

EXPLAINER: Chauvin defense suggests prone position not risky

CHICAGO (AP) — The attorney for the former officer charged with killing George Floyd says several studies suggest police can safely use their bodyweight to...

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April 9, 2021 at 3:02 pm

EXPLAINER: ‘Contributing’ factors in Floyd death key to case

CHICAGO (AP) — Doctors charged with determining the cause of an individual's death try to learn all they can about the person's life, medical experts...

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April 8, 2021 at 2:54 pm

EXPLAINER: Why would an expert witness go without pay?

CHICAGO (AP) — Experts in medicine can command thousands of dollars when they testify in American courtrooms, but prosecutors made a point of letting jurors...

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April 8, 2021 at 10:21 am

EXPLAINER: Courtroom technology on display in Chauvin trial

CHICAGO (AP) — The foundation of the case against the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd is a mountain of video evidence,...

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April 7, 2021 at 3:10 pm

EXPLAINER: Questioning blurs meaning of ‘lawful but awful’

CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death have spent the week listening to testimony...

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April 6, 2021 at 1:34 pm

Harris: Vaccinated can be ‘role models’ for friends, family VIEW

CHICAGO (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role...

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October 22, 2020 at 3:29 pm

Illinois governor orders police patrols amid COVID spikes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that Illinois State Police will start patrolling bars and restaurants in regions of the state where...

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October 15, 2020 at 8:48 pm

Judge finds cases against 5 in Whitmer plot can move forward

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors provided enough evidence to move toward trial for five Michigan men accused of plotting to kidnap the state’s governor...

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October 13, 2020 at 12:02 am

When school is home and home is school, which rules prevail? VIEW

CHICAGO (AP) — Toys that look like weapons. Barefoot students. Disruptive imagery in the background. Pets roaming the room. All a clear violation of rules...

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October 12, 2020 at 8:47 pm

Agent: Michigan, Virginia governors mentioned in kidnap plot

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Members of anti-government paramilitary groups implicated in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor ahead of the November election because...

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