Conviction vacated for last jailed defendant in 2011 murder of Chicago police Officer Clifton Lewis
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man convicted of killing a Chicago police officer in 2011 had his conviction vacated by a judge Wednesday. Alexander Villa was one of three defendants charged in the murder of Clifton Lewis, and the only one who was still incarcerated.
Man previously convicted of 2011 killing of CPD officer released from prison after conviction overturned
A man previously convicted of killing a Chicago police officer has been released from prison after his conviction was overturned by a Cook County judge.
Charges tossed against final defendant in killing of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis
The move marks the latest fallout in a case tainted by accusations of misconduct by police and prosecutors and paves the way for Alexander Villa to leave prison just over a year after he was handed a life sentence for fatally shooting Lewis.
Man released from prison after conviction overturned in 2011 murder of CPD Officer Clifton Lewis
A man who was first incarcerated 11 years ago was released Thursday, after his conviction for murdering a Chicago police officer was overturned.
Man's conviction for 2011 shooting death of Chicago police officer overturned
The conviction for the shooting death of CPD Ofc. Clifton Lewis was overturned due to misconduct by prosecutors.
Prosecutors drop case against third man in Chicago police officer’s death
Prosecutors dropped their case Wednesday against the last of three men accused of killing an off-duty Chicago police officer.
Charges dropped against 3rd man in killing of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis
Cook County prosecutors have dropped charges against the third and final defendant in the 2011 murder of Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis.
Man's conviction for 2011 shooting death of off-duty Chicago police officer overturned
The conviction for the shooting death of CPD Ofc. Clifton Lewis was overturned due to misconduct by prosecutors.
Amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, conviction vacated for final defendant charged in 2011 slaying of CPD Officer Clifton Lewis
During a tense hearing in front of a packed courtroom on Wednesday afternoon, a Cook County judge ordered a new trial for a ...
Slain Chicago cop's family hires lawyers to 'ensure justice is served' as last defendant moves for dismissal
The family of slain Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis have asked to weigh in on a potential decision to release the last ...
Amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, convictions vacated for final defendant charged in 2011 slaying of CPD Officer Clifton Lewis
During a tense hearing in front of a packed courtroom on Wednesday afternoon, a Cook County judge ordered a new trial for a ...