Court’s Inaction on Domestic Violence Leads to Tragic Death
China Mitchell, a 33-year-old mother of three, was killed by her ex-boyfriend despite having a protection order. The court failed to seize his illegal firearms.
Cook County
Three Men Charged in Arson Death of Firefighter Pelt
Three men charged in arson scheme that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt. Two face murder charges while one charged with insurance fraud in April 2023 incident.
CTA Security Guard Shot by Abusive Ex-Boyfriend (Video)
CTA security guard China Mitchell was killed by her ex-boyfriend despite having a protection order. The case highlights failures in Illinois’ system for removing guns from domestic abusers.
Chicago Man Charged With Murder in Teen Shooting
Anthony Heredia, 19, charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting 17-year-old Tierra Franklin at a Chicago McDonald’s after she threw water at an employee.
Chicago Mother Loses Son’s Custody Over COVID Vaccine
Chicago judge strips mother of custody rights after she admits being unvaccinated for COVID during child support hearing. Rebecca Firlit hasn’t seen her son since August 10.