Chicago Top Cop Explains When It’s Okay To Shoot A Fleeing Suspect

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Amber Randall Chicago’s top cop argued there are certain situations where it’s acceptable to shoot a fleeing suspect in the back during a trial Thursday. Eddie Johnson, the Chicago Police Department’s superintendent, testified during a wrongful death trial concerning a 2013 fatal police shooting, reports NBC Chicago. The family…

Superintendent Taking On Union Now Under Threat From Union-Backed School Board

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Ted Goodman An embattled school district superintendent faces strong opposition from a school board now with a union-backed majority. Despite consistent, positive evaluations, the superintendent of the largest school district in Western New York, Scott G. Martzloff, is fighting for his job against school board members backed by teachers…