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Northwestern sex crime reports show offenders rarely disciplined
Former Northwestern University cheerleader Hayden Richardson says the recent lawsuits from athletes alleging sexual abuse and harassment reminded her of what she experienced.
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New Federal Charges Filed Against R. Kelly in Illinois
Federal prosecutors on Friday made public new charges against R&B singer R. Kelly, alleging that he sexually abused a minor victim for four years, starting in 1997. The superseding indictment describes the girl as “Minor 6,” who was approximately 14 or 15 years old at the time. The new charges also detail Kelly’s businesses, Bass Productions, LTD and his co-defendants...
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A Key to the City? Thieves Appear to Use USPS Master Key to Enter Chicago Buildings
The West Loop area in Chicago is considered one of the hottest neighborhoods on the edges of downtown, but a recent rash of burglaries at several apartments has residents alarmed. “I was shocked,” said Fred Stein, a condo owner and board member. “They were in and out very quickly. Clearing out the mailboxes and gone.” Surveillance video captured thieves entering...
