Kim Foxx, Cook County State’s Attorney, shares ‘Do Not Call’ list of untrustworthy cops.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Names and Shames Unreliable Police Officers
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, known for her perceived leniency towards criminals, is making a bold exit by publicly exposing several police officers. Foxx, who is retiring from her position, has released a list of over 150 law enforcement officers deemed so unreliable that prosecutors refuse to call them as witnesses. This “Do Not Call List” includes approximately 180 officers, both current and retired, primarily from the Chicago Police Department but also from suburban departments.
While most of the officers on the list are from the Chicago Police Department, there are a few outliers from other agencies such as the Illinois State Police, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County Department of Corrections, and the University of Chicago.
Commitment to Transparency and Justice
Foxx made the decision to make this list public as part of her office’s dedication to the Brady Giglio policy. This policy, named after two landmark Supreme Court cases, Brady v. Maryland and Giglio v. United States, requires prosecutors to disclose information that could impeach the credibility of government witnesses, including law enforcement officers.
“The culture that allowed disreputable law enforcement officers to testify in court propelled Cook County’s reputation as the wrongful conviction capital of the country,” Foxx stated. “Releasing our ‘Do Not Call List’ and updating our internal policy regarding witness disclosure are necessary steps to improve the office’s prosecutorial integrity and help rebuild public trust in our criminal justice system.”
Notorious Cases and Wrongful Convictions
Among the names on the list, some are well-known figures in Chicago. Officers Reynaldo Guevara and Ronald Watts have recently made headlines as numerous convictions resulting from their investigations have been overturned.
Guevara, a former Chicago police detective, has been linked to numerous wrongful conviction claims. He currently faces federal lawsuits, and the city of Chicago has already paid $76 million to settle cases related to his past actions.
In 2022, Juan and Rosendo Hernandez had their convictions vacated after serving over 26 years in prison for a murder they did not commit. A judge ruled that they had been framed, and they received a certificate of innocence and an apology.
Similarly, Sergeant Ronald Watts, also from the Chicago Police Department, has had at least 226 convictions dismissed. Watts was arrested in 2021 on federal charges of stealing government funds and had long been suspected of extortion and planting evidence.
To view the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office “Do Not Call List,” click here.
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