A somber conclusion was reached in a pivotal legal proceeding this week as a Lincoln man received the maximum possible sentence for the egregious stabbing death of a woman in 2022, a ruling that strongly underscores the community’s unwavering commitment to upholding justice and ensuring public safety. This decisive court […]
Tag: Sentencing
Gary man sentenced to 60 years in murder over car theft
A somber Tuesday in Gary saw Rashad Thompson receive a significant 60-year prison sentence for a murder conviction stemming directly from a car theft incident, underscoring the severe repercussions of escalating criminal acts within the community. During the poignant sentencing hearing, Thompson made multiple fervent attempts to persuade the presiding […]
Feds want prison time for ex-ComEd exec in Madigan bribery case; defense asks for probation
The impending sentencing of former ComEd executive John Hooker on July 14 marks a pivotal moment in the sprawling Michael Madigan bribery case, a legal battle that has cast a harsh light on political corruption within Illinois. Federal prosecutors are vehemently pushing for a substantial prison term for Hooker, who […]