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Chicago Judge Throws Out 15 Convictions On Fears Police Reports Were Dishonest

Leonard Gipson, one of 15 men who say corrupt Chicago police framed them and whose convictions were thrown out, talks to reporters Thursday. Teresa Crawford/AP hide caption

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Chicago Judge Throws Out 15 Convictions On Fears Police Reports Were Dishonest

November 16, 2017 • Defense attorneys call it a "mass exoneration." The men who were cleared say they were framed by police who demanded bribes, and planted drugs on them if they refused to pay.

Chicago Judge Throws Out 15 Convictions On Fears Police Reports Were Dishonest

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