Aldermen Back $950K Settlement For Police Torture Claim In 1951 Rape case

The City Council on Wednesday will likely approve a $950,000 settlement for a one-time bible student who claimed he confessed to a 1951 rape after he was tortured by police.

• Sep 11, 2012

80-Year-Old Pardoned Convict Settles With City Over Torture Claim

An 80-year-old man pardoned for a rape he says he didn't commit finally feels vindicated after settling his lawsuit against the city.

• Jun 13, 2012

Pardoned Convict's Attorneys Want Legal Fees From City Lawyers

The case of an elderly man who claims Chicago Police forced him to confess to a rape more than 60 years ago is not settled yet.

• Apr 3, 2012

New Trial For Pardoned Convict's Police Torture Lawsuit

An 80-year old man will get another day in court, as he goes after the City of Chicago because police allegedly beat a rape confession out of him in 1951.

• Mar 9, 2012

Tapes Released From Ryan's Prison Deposition

Imprisoned former Gov. George Ryan was confident, combative and sometimes funny during a deposition in prison a year ago.

• Mar 22, 2011

Man, 79, Loses Police Torture Lawsuit

Jurors have ruled against a 79-year-old man, who was suing on claims that he was tortured into a rape confession by Chicago Police.

• Feb 24, 2011

Alleged Torture Victim, 79, Testifies About Prison Life

Jurors heard more testimony Wednesday from a man who is suing the City of Chicago, 60 years after he says he was tortured into confession to a rape.

• Feb 17, 2011

Trial Underway For Police Torture Dating From 1951

An unusual police torture case is underway this week at the Dirksen Federal Building.

• Feb 16, 2011