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On January 9, 2008, the Chicago City Council approved a nearly $20 million legal settlement to four African American men who were tortured into confessions by former police Cmdr. John Burge and his subordinates. The four allegedly were subjected to electric shocks, beatings and other brutality by Burge and his men. Though the settlement in the Burge cases is a victory, we must push for continued justice and accountability in these cases:
Join us in calling for the federal prosecution of John Burge and other Area 2 and 3 Chicago Police officers!
Join us in calling for new hearings for the 26 African American torture victims who remain convicted and incarcerated!
Join us in calling for reparations and psychological counseling on behalf of all of the torture victims!
For more information on the Chicago Police Torture Cases, and to see how you can get involved, visit www.MidwestHumanRights.org!