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New Database Reveals Impact of Wrongful Convictions on Taxpayers and Communities in City of Chicago

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Truth, Hope and Justice Initiative, global law firm Ropes & Gray, the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance, and global professional services firm Aon announced today the creation of a searchable database comprising information on Section 1983 civil rights lawsuits filed against the City of Chicago and personnel from the Chicago Police Department since the year 2000.

Key Points: 
  • The database is designed to improve the outcomes and impact of civil rights litigation and advance criminal justice reform nationwide.
  • Criminal justice reform advocates can access the database to help evaluate the impact of the monetary costs of these cases to the City of Chicago and help drive reform.
  • "Our goal is to help streamline the amount of time these cases spend in the court system and reduce the exorbitant cost to City of Chicago taxpayers."
  • Among key findings from the database, over 300 wrongful convictions and civil actions brought against the City of Chicago between 2000 and March 2023 resulted in verdicts or settlements costing the city more than a half billion dollars.

Hayden AI Granted Patent for its Blockchain-Powered Data Management System for Traffic Enforcement Applications

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Hayden AI, a global leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning, has been awarded a patent for its traffic enforcement data management system using blockchain.

Key Points: 
  • Hayden AI, a global leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning, has been awarded a patent for its traffic enforcement data management system using blockchain.
  • The patent was awarded on August 15, 2023 and is labeled US Patent number 11,727,795 B1.
  • Hayden AI’s blockchain-powered data management technology uses a distributed ledger to track each transaction of the data with a unique and unrepeatable identifier generated by a cryptographic operation.
  • This system creates a verifiable chain of custody for each traffic enforcement evidence package, keeping a record every time the data is processed, modified, or reviewed.

Corboy & Demetrio Obtains $10.5 Million Jury Verdict in Fatal Chicago Police Chase

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corboy & Demetrio has obtained a Cook County jury verdict of $10.5 million in the death of a 61-year-old Chicago man who was killed as a result of a police chase that took place on April 13, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corboy & Demetrio has obtained a Cook County jury verdict of $10.5 million in the death of a 61-year-old Chicago man who was killed as a result of a police chase that took place on April 13, 2018.
  • The crash occurred while three Chicago Police Department officers were chasing a motorist for a traffic violation without contacting their supervisors on the radio.
  • The Chicago jury deliberated for just over three hours before returning a unanimous verdict against the City of Chicago.
  • "The evidence was clear that the officers violated the Chicago Police Departments own rules that were designed to prevent tragedies like this," Ditore added.

MAYOR OF CHICAGO BRANDON JOHNSON JOINED HOME RUN INN, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO WELCOME THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WITH 6000 FREE PIZZAS

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the new school year on Monday, August 21 when Home Run Inn sent thousands of CPS students home on the first day of school with one of their favorite treats - a pizza. Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department members distributed 6000 pizzas to students at 25 elementary schools on the South and West sides with support from this popular 76-year-old Chicago business, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, and CPS.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department members distributed 6000 pizzas to students at 25 elementary schools on the South and West sides with support from this popular 76-year-old Chicago business, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, and CPS.
  • "Thank you to CPD, CFD, DFSS, CPS, and Home Run Inn for making this event possible and making our kids' first day a little brighter."
  • We know that they need to be supported and nourished in many different ways, and this event contributes to that effort.
  • Also, every staff member at the receiving schools was recognized for their dedication with a personal invitation for a free pizza at any Home Run Inn location.

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Selects NICE Justice Digital Evidence Management to Streamline Criminal Justice

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO), the second largest prosecutor’s office in the United States, will be deploying NICE Justice , one of the solutions in NICE’s Evidencentral platform, to streamline its criminal justice process.

Key Points: 
  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO), the second largest prosecutor’s office in the United States, will be deploying NICE Justice , one of the solutions in NICE’s Evidencentral platform, to streamline its criminal justice process.
  • NICE Justice will help the State’s Attorney’s Office manage growing volumes of digital evidence with ease, reduce case backlogs and administer swifter justice.
  • The NICE Justice solution digitally transforms how state’s attorneys and office staff receive, manage and share digital evidence.
  • NICE Justice will streamline this process by providing one online portal for all law enforcement agencies to upload their digital evidence.

40 Tons and Good Green Bring Level Up Career Conference to Chicago on Monday, June 19 in Celebration of Juneteenth National Holiday

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Presented by Good Green, the 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference is an innovative employment resource that promotes social justice and brings together employers who encourage equitable hiring practices with diverse job seekers.

Key Points: 
  • Presented by Good Green, the 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference is an innovative employment resource that promotes social justice and brings together employers who encourage equitable hiring practices with diverse job seekers.
  • “We’re excited to host the Level Up Conference in Chicago on Juneteenth, an important day of liberation for Black people.
  • Good Green works with organizations nationwide, like 40 Tons, to create more employment and expungement opportunities for individuals facing past cannabis convictions.
  • “We are proud to partner with 40 Tons to bring the Level Up Career Conference to Chicago,” said Jai Kensey, director of social impact at Green Thumb.

40 Tons and Good Green Bring Level Up Career Conference to Chicago on Monday, June 19 in Celebration of Juneteenth National Holiday

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 40 Tons, an African-American and woman-owned social impact organization committed to restorative justice and equitable access to career opportunities, and presenting sponsor Good Green today announced their plans to host the sixth 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference & Business Expo, Presented by Good Green in Chicago on Monday, June 19, Juneteenth, at the Malcolm X College Conference Center, 1900 W. Jackson, Chicago. The event is free and open to the public.

Key Points: 
  • "We're excited to host the Level Up Conference in Chicago on Juneteenth, an important day of liberation for Black people.
  • Good Green works with organizations nationwide, like 40 Tons, to create more employment and expungement opportunities for system-impacted individuals.
  • "We are proud to partner with 40 Tons to bring the Level Up Career Conference to Chicago," said Jai Kensey, director of social impact at Green Thumb.
  • "Good Green's goal is to create opportunity in Black and Brown communities, and this career conference aligns directly with that mission.

Former FEMA Regional Administrator and Chicago-Area Aviation Executive Joins IEM

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IEM, the largest woman-and minority-owned disaster recovery and emergency management global consulting firm, has named Andrew Velasquez III the new Director of Big City Emergency Management. Velasquez will support IEM's emergency management projects, including disaster response and recovery efforts to build resilience, in large metropolitan areas.

Key Points: 
  • Velasquez will support IEM's emergency management projects, including disaster response and recovery efforts to build resilience, in large metropolitan areas.
  • IEM, a global consulting firm, named Andrew Velasquez III the new Director of Big City Emergency Management.
  • Velasquez joins IEM as the firm expands its focus on providing the resources and tools for strategic planning, program management, and safety, security and resiliency initiatives for major metropolitan areas.
  • He also served in the U.S. Army Reserve and completed the Naval Postgraduate School's Executive Leadership programs in Homeland Defense and Security and Radiological Emergency Preparedness.

City of Chicago’s Maurice Classen Joins Zencity as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Zencity, a technology company providing the leading platform for community trust to over 350 global cities, counties and agencies, announced that Maurice Classen has joined as the company's chief operating officer (COO).

Key Points: 
  • Zencity, a technology company providing the leading platform for community trust to over 350 global cities, counties and agencies, announced that Maurice Classen has joined as the company's chief operating officer (COO).
  • Prior to joining Zencity, Classen served as chief of staff to the mayor of Chicago and the de facto chief administrative officer of the third-largest city in the United States during a historic period.
  • "We are beyond thrilled to have Maurice join our team at Zencity," said Eyal Feder-Levy, CEO and co-founder, Zencity.
  • “Having served two mayors in one of the biggest cities in America, I can speak with experience as to how important solving the challenge of being more responsive, and building trust is to the day-to-day work of local government,” said Maurice Classen, chief operations officer, Zencity.

NICKELODEON'S BRAND-NEW ANIMATED PRESCHOOL SERIES BOSSY BEAR DEBUTS MONDAY, MARCH 6, AT 11 A.M. (ET/PT)

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preschoolers will embark on outlandish misadventures with quintessential odd couple--Bossy Bear and Turtle--in Nickelodeon's brand-new animated preschool series Bossy Bear, debuting Monday, March 6, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT). From husband and wife team David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim (UglyDolls), and based on the popular book series by Horvath, the series (30 episodes) follows Bossy Bear, an overly-enthusiastic extrovert, and Turtle, a thoughtful introvert--unlikely besties who make the perfect team for navigating silly childhood adventures in their Koreatown-inspired city of Pleasantburg. Produced in partnership with Imagine Kids+Family, new episodes of Bossy Bear will continue to roll out Monday through Thursday at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon during the month of March, with a series launch on Nick Jr. channels internationally later this year.

Key Points: 
  • BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preschoolers will embark on outlandish misadventures with quintessential odd couple--Bossy Bear and Turtle--in Nickelodeon's brand-new animated preschool series Bossy Bear, debuting Monday, March 6, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT).
  • Horvath also penned the Bossy Bear book series (Hyperion), inspired by a blend of Korean and U.S. pop culture.
  • Production of Bossy Bear for Nickelodeon Animation is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation, Global Series Content.
  • Paramount Consumer Products will lead consumer products licensing for the Bossy Bear property worldwide in partnership with Imagine Kids+Family.