Investigation Finds Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Objects to 4 of 5 Petitions for Certificates of Innocence

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Original Load Date May 12, 2026, 9 p.m.
Last Updated May 12, 2026, 9 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/12/investigation-finds-cook-county-state-s-attorney-s-office-objects-4-5-petitions

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A new [ investigation ][3] by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom focused on the Cook County court system, revealed that Cook County prosecutors are challenging efforts by wrongfully convicted individuals to clear their names and secure compensation. Certificates of innocence, created by Illinois...