Making them talk

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The brutal murder of an 11-year-old girl in Chicago, IL, led to the arrests and confessions of two boys, aged seven and eight before addition evidence led to their release. The case has led to serious questions about the methods used by police to obtain confessions. An examination of police interrogations is presented.

Author: Eig, Jonathan
Illinois, Crime, Police, Chicago, Illinois, Complaints (Civil procedure), Police misconduct

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A rage for justice

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Nicarico's parents Tom and Pat have been struggling with acquittals and a mistrial that set free the alleged killers. But now officers and prosecutors in the case have been charged with concealing evidence and fabrication, and some observers believe that the Nicaricos may have pressured prosecutors.

Author: Eig, Jonathan
Crimes against, Rape, Hernandez, Alejandro, Cruz, Rolando, Nicarico, Jeanine, Buckley, Stephen, Dugan, Brian

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A question of blame

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The murder of 13-year-old Hillary Norskog focuses attention on a controversial type of litigation that holds parents responsible for their children's crimes. Marsha Norskog, the mother of Hillary, is suing the parents of her daughter's murderer, 17-year-old Steven Pfiel, for gross negligence.

Author: Eig, Jonathan
Juvenile delinquency, Criminal liability

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Subjects list: Cases, Murder
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