Falsely accused boy now charged in double shooting
Calumet Park Illinois Roman Gipson now 15 and his stepbrother Roman Foreman 18 charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm in a gas station shooting. Gipson was earlier exonerated in the 1998 Harris murder case after DNA and semen tests. Bond set at 500000 each. preliminary hearing July 6.
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Couple sues agency over adoption case details emerge
Cade, an adoptive mother, accuses agency LSSI of unique practices and reports to DCFS, claiming delayed oversight. Johnson, an agency official, defends multi level review and rarity of lawsuits. Cade pursues adoption including desire for Ethiopian child while funding court battle strains finances. Local contact Caleb Hale notes agency coverage.
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New Illinois plan creates violent offender registry for youth crimes
Kerry Skora, released after 15 years for a murder he denies, faces sex offender stigma due to a minor victim. Illinois lawmakers propose a separate state police registry for violent crimes against youths, arguing it better targets risk while preserving sex offender laws. The measure passed the legislature and awaits Gov. Blagojevich's signature.
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National Conference of State Legislatures
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