Judge To Allow Attorneys To Check Criminal Backgrounds Of Prospective Jurors
In a case going to trial on Monday in the Northern District of Illinois, March 28, Judge Matthew Kennelly is allowing the parties to run the criminal backgrounds of the prospective jurors during jury selection. The case is Butler v. City of Chicago, and the plaintiff claims he was falsely arrested. The two police officer defendants deny Mr. Butler was falsely arrested. This is a welcome ruling, as it will help ensure that the parties receive a fair and impartial jury and will prevent individuals from serving on the jury while at the same time lying about their arrest history. The defendant police officers are represented by Avi Kamionski and Helena Wright of the law firm of Andrew M. Hale & Associates. The plaintiff is represented by Jeffrey Granich.
