Former CPS CEO Arne Duncan defends violence prevention advocate facing gun charges

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date July 14, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 14, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/former-cps-ceo-arne-duncan-defends-south-side-violence-prevention-advocate-facing-felony-gun-charges/3961617/

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Former U.S. Education Secretary and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan came to court on Monday prepared to testify on behalf a Chicago violence prevention advocate accused of illegally possessing a firearm. Instead, Nakia Smith’s trial was postponed until Aug. 10, delaying a case that ha...