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Charges tossed against final defendant in killing of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis
The move marks the latest fallout in a case tainted by accusations of misconduct by police and prosecutors and paves the way for Alexander Villa to leave prison just over a year after he was handed a life sentence for fatally shooting Lewis.
Amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, conviction vacated for final defendant charged in 2011 slaying of CPD Officer Clifton Lewis
During a tense hearing in front of a packed courtroom on Wednesday afternoon, a Cook County judge ordered a new trial for a man convicted of killing Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis in 2011
Conviction vacated for last jailed defendant in 2011 murder of Chicago police Officer Clifton Lewis
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man convicted of killing a Chicago police officer in 2011 is trying to get his charges dropped. Alexander Villa is one of three defendants charged in the murder of Clifton Lewis, but the only one currently incarcerated.
Charges dropped against 3rd man in killing of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis
Cook County prosecutors have dropped charges against the third and final defendant in the 2011 murder of Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis.
Charges dropped against third defendant in murder of Chicago officer Clifton Lewis
The Cook County State's Attorney's office has notified the family of Officer Clifton Lewis that they intend to no longer prosecute against the third and final defendant, Alex Villa, who was charged in the off-duty officer's murder.
Man's conviction for 2011 shooting death of Chicago police officer overturned
The conviction for the shooting death of CPD Ofc. Clifton Lewis was overturned due to misconduct by prosecutors.
Man's conviction in death of Officer Clifton Lewis overturned
Charges were dropped Wednesday against the third and final defendant in the murder of a Chicago police officer in 2011. Alexander Villa was sentenced to life in prison, but asked a judge to overturn his conviction.
Slain Chicago cop's family hires lawyers to 'ensure justice is served' as last defendant moves for dismissal
The family of slain Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis have asked to weigh in on a potential decision to release the last ...
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Prosecutors drop case against third man in Chicago police officer’s death
Prosecutors have dropped their case against the last of three men accused of killing an off-duty Chicago police officer in 2011. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that prosecutors dropped charges against ...
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Charges dropped against 3rd man in killing of Chicago cop
Cook County prosecutors have dropped charges against the third and final defendant in the 2011 murder of Chicago police ...
Woman in custody after shooting man on CTA Red Line train near Thorndale stop
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Charges may be dropped for third defendant in murder of Chicago officer Clifton Lewis
The Cook County State's Attorney's office has notified the family of Officer Clifton Lewis that they intend to no longer ...