Convictions in Hadiya Pendleton slaying to remain overturned

Convictions in Hadiya Pendleton slaying to remain overturned after Illinois Supreme Court dismisses appeal
An Illinois appeals court decision that overturned the convictions for a man accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton in 2013 will stand after the state’s highest court found
Alleged gunman granted new trial in Hadiya Pendleton murder, Illinois Supreme Court rules
Micheail Ward was found guilty and sentenced to 84 years in prison for the 2013 murder of Pendleton. His conviction was overturned in 2023, and a tie vote from the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the ruling Thursday.
Convictions in 2013 slaying of Chicago teen remain overturned after Illinois Supreme Court dismisses appeal
Hadiya Pendleton was spending time with friends when she was hit by a bullet meant for someone else shortly after she performed at then-President Barack Obama’s second inauguration.
High court dismisses prosecutors' appeal of order that tossed confession of Hadiya Pendleton murder convict
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
New trial ordered for man convicted in murder of Hadiya Pendleton
The man convicted in the 2013 murder of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton could be heading back to court for a new trial after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld a ruling by the lower court to overturn his conviction.
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Attorneys discuss jury directions with judge at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial
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Judge in Madigan corruption trial says Supreme Court opinion ‘not controlling at all’ in defining ‘corruptly’ for jury
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Illinois needs this law on solitary confinement in prison
Lawmakers should quickly pass a bill to require accurate data collection and transparency on solitary confinement.
Illinois regulates AI use in the legal system
The Supreme Court of the US state of Illinois has adopted principles on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for judges, ...
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Camping bans after Supreme Court ruling could worsen homelessness, experts say
Following a Supreme Court ruling, increased enforcement of camping bans could worsen homelessness, experts say.
Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure: "Judges matter"
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Police may search a vehicle based on the smell of raw cannabis, Illinois Supreme Court rules
SPRINGFIELD — The smell of raw cannabis is grounds for police to search a vehicle, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The decision runs counter to the court’s previous ruling that the ...