Woman says she's shocked to learn her ex is out of jail despite his violent past, violating electronic monitoring

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Original Load Date April 20, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated April 20, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woman-says-shes-shocked-to-learn-her-violent-ex-is-out-despite-his-abusive-past/

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The Illinois domestic violence hotline says calls have reached an all-time high. In one woman's case, she was repeatedly stalked and abused, even though the man responsible was forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, which was cut off. "I view myself as a pretty strong person. I held a l...