The offer from the State’s Attorney’s office clearly shows that prosecutors never believed they could convince a judge or jury that our client, Keshia Golden, was guilty of first-degree murder.
It is a disgrace that it took almost four years for the prosecution to admit this. Continuing to prosecute Keshia for first-degree murder has caused her and her family unbelievable stress as she was threatened with decades in prison.
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Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell Jr. joined The Point to discuss some of the intricacies of the programs, and what they may look like going forward.
Letter to the Chicago City Council to urge them to reject the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 8-16 of the Chicago Municipal Code relating to juvenile conduct and parental responsibility. While the ordinance has been framed as a public safety measure, its penalty scheme is a disproportionate approach to problematic youth behavior that increases the City’s litigation risk.
On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Markham Courthouse, the Bridgeview Courthouse, and Branch 35 & 38 (Pullman - 111th St.) are closed due to power outages.
Due to power outages, the Markham Courthouse and Branch 35 & 38 (Pullman - 111th St.) are closed Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Illinois State Police Trooper Kevin Bradley recorded the most DUI arrests in the state each year 2022-2024. Defense attorneys say he made arrests without probable cause and faked evidence.
Cook County prosecutors are asking judges to issue warrants for people who were no-shows in traffic court — because they had already been deported.
Richard Chew is joined by Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell, Jr. to discuss what reforming the criminal legal system means and how public defenders help our clients.
Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell helps answer the question: What does real justice look like?
Public defenders told the I-Team "Top Cop" Illinois State Police Trooper Kevin Bradley copied and pasted findings in arrest reports spanning years.