Michael Tarm
The Associated Press
Chicago, IL, United States
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Q&A: US government not as prolific an executioner as states
CHICAGO - Executions carried out by federal authorities have stopped, restarted and stopped again for long stretches since the first one in 1790, when... → Read More
Q&A: US government not as prolific an executioner as states
President Donald Trump's administration wants to restart federal executions this month, 17 years after the last one → Read More
Perils of police at high speeds spur calls for more reform
Crashes involving Chicago police vehicles that killed retired teacher Verona Gunn last year and a young mother this month highlight the dangers of police speeding to crime scenes or during car chases. → Read More
Despite Video Evidence, Prosecutors Must Bring Right Mix Of Charges In Floyd Case
CHICAGO (AP) — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound… → Read More
Examining the charges against Derek Chauvin, 3 other Minneapolis officers involved in George Floyd's death
Here's a look at some questions and answers about the charges against Chauvin and three other officers involved in George Floyd's death. → Read More
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
CHICAGO — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by → Read More
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
CHICAGO — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict a Minnesota officer in Floyd's May 25 death.Exhibit No. 1 at trial is likely to be bystander video showing Officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee into the back of Floyd's neck as the handcuffed Floyd says he… → Read More
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
CHICAGO (AP) — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict… → Read More
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
CHICAGO — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by → Read More
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
CHICAGO — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by → Read More
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict a Minnesota officer in Floyd's May 25 death. → Read More
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict a Minnesota officer in Floyd's May 25 death. → Read More
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
CHICAGO (AP) — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict a Minnesota officer in Floyd's May 25 death. Exhibit No. 1 at trial is likely to be bystander video showing Officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee into the back of Floyd's neck as the handcuffed Floyd says… → Read More
'Strategic' well-orchestrated heists seen amid protest chaos
Police say well-coordinated criminals are capitalizing on the chaos around protests to stage widespread store thefts → Read More
Well-coordinated thieves capitalize on protest chaos
OAKLAND, Calif. — Police in a small San Francisco Bay Area community were about to help authorities in neighboring Oakland keep the peace during a protest when a more pressing crisis hit home: groups of thieves were pillaging malls, setting fire to a... → Read More
Well-coordinated thieves capitalize on protest chaos
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Police in a small San Francisco Bay Area community were about to help authorities in neighboring Oakland keep the peace during a protest when a more pressing crisis hit home: groups of thieves were pillaging malls, setting fire to a Walmart and storming a car dealership. By the time San Leandro officers arrived at the Dodge dealership, dozens of cars were gone and thieves… → Read More
‘Strategic’ well-orchestrated heists seen amid protest chaos
While opportunists have sometimes joined the frenzy, police and experts say there is a sophistication that suggests a level of planning that goes beyond spontaneous acts. → Read More
‘Strategic’ well-orchestrated heists seen amid protest chaos
While opportunists have sometimes joined the frenzy, police and experts say there is a sophistication that suggests a level of planning that goes beyond spontaneous acts. → Read More
'Strategic' well-orchestrated heists seen amid protest chaos
Police in a small San Francisco Bay Area community were about to help authorities in neighboring Oakland keep the peace during a protest when a more pressing crisis hit home: groups of thieves were pillaging malls, setting fire to a Walmart and storming a car dealership. “It was very strategic,” Sgt → Read More
Chicago morgue coping despite historic surge in deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic
There was no sign of buckling at the the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, where employees seemed to be coping well with the historic surge in deaths due to the coronavirus. → Read More