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The fact that so many people are wrongfully convicted because of police misconduct in Illinois and other states illuminates a failure of larger dimensions.

SPRINGFIELD — A Bennington man serving a 40-years-to-life prison sentence for repeatedly sexually abusing multiple children was found dead in his cell in Springfield on Wednesday.

Just a couple of months ago, Chittenden State’s Attorney Sarah George was in a heated primary contest with Ted Kenney. During the campaign, Ms. George stated that “I have never sought and would never seek the endorsement of a police union. … I think that’s an apparent conflict with my job. I have a responsibility to hold law enforcement accountable. I have done that, arguably more than any other state's attorney.” Contemporaneously, candidate George received the endorsement of 50 Vermont attorneys. She promptly accepted that endorsement and posted it to her campaign website. It is ce...

NEWFANE — The arraignment for Syracuse, N.Y.-area man Michael Louise, 79, was delayed after his public defender was not present in court or via Webex video for the hearing.

NEWFANE — The arraignment for Syracuse, N.Y.-area man Michael Louise, 79, was delayed after his public defender was not present in court or via Webex video for the hearing Thursday.