A judge has taken the unusual step of seeking to ban a Cook County prosecutor from his courtroom, alleging a business-related conflict of interest, according to a court order filed Thursday. Judge Michael McHale, who presides over criminal cases at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, entered a court order that said Michelle Mbekeani, newly appointed head of the Conviction Review Unit, “is ...
Cook County prosecutors' Conviction Review Unit boss banned from courtroom chicagotribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chicagotribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Cook County Integrity Unit to be rebranded under new name chicagocrusader.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chicagocrusader.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has replaced the prosecutor heading its unit that reviews potential wrongful convictions and has rebranded the effort, the office announced Wednesday. Assistant State’s Attorney Nancy Adduci, who previously led the unit, will remain as a deputy, the release said. She was replaced by Michelle Mbekeani, who joined the office in 2018 as a legal and policy ...
Cook County State's Attorney's Office revamps unit that reviews possible wrongful convictions chicagotribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chicagotribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Keenya Lambert joins Nourishing Hope, formerly known as Lakeview Pantry, as Chief Development Officer. Keenya brings more than 15 years of successful nonprofit experience in fundraising to her new role. Previously, Keenya served as Vice President of Development for the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, where she oversaw fundraising efforts to end poverty. Keenya has also held fundraising roles with the Chicago Urban League, KIPP Chicago, and Arts Alliance Illinois.
The Field Foundation’s former president, Angelique Power, stepped down last summer. Daniel Ash, associate vice president of community impact at the Chicago Community Trust, has been selected to take the mantle following a nationwide search. He begins the new role on June 20.
United States: Recasting a Boilerplate Provision - Global Compliance News globalcompliancenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from globalcompliancenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Will Chicago take a final big step toward police-free schools? suntimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from suntimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.