CTA robber who stole victim’s belt, then whipped him with it, gets 5 years in prison

Source CWB Chicago
Original Load Date Jan. 28, 2026, 10 a.m.
Last Updated Jan. 28, 2026, 10 a.m.
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A 20-year-old man who participated in a violent mob robbery aboard a CTA train has been sentenced to five years in prison, though he could be released in as little as 18 months. In addition to pleading guilty to three counts of robbery, Jovan Edwards also pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen motor...