More Exoneration Project Clients With Cases Linked to a Corrupt Chicago Cop Have Convictions Dismissed

Dozens of convictions tied to a corrupt Chicago cop are being tossed, with more expected

Convictions of 14 people are expected to be dismissed this week, making 63 cleared whose cases were linked to a crooked Chicago cop.

The Exoneration Project, a free legal clinic at the University of Chicago Law School, says dozens more are waiting to have their cases heard.

Many of the convictions stemmed from ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts and his team of officers framing, planting drugs, or falsely arresting the victims, according to the Exoneration Project. The organization issued a news release Sunday announcing the latest rounds of dismissals.

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Joshua Tepfer, an attorney with the Exoneration Project said, "There are dozens more with credible claims waiting to have their cases reviewed."

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