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    Sessions dismissed DOJ investigation of Chicago PD

    The Obama Justice Department obtained court orders to reform police abuse in several local police departments, and was investigating reports of abuse in Chicago . But Attorney General Jeff Sessions called them "pretty anecdotal and not so scientifically based."

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 2, 2017 • 1 min read

    The Obama Justice Department obtained court orders to reform police abuse in several local police departments, and was investigating reports of abuse in Chicago. But Attorney General Jeff Sessions called them "pretty anecdotal and not so scientifically based." He said federal intervention might be preventing officers on the street from doing their jobs. Craig Futterman is a law professor at the University of Chicago and director of its Civil Rights and Police Accountability Project.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Craig Futterman

      University of Chicago

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    Pressure mounts on AG Jeff Sessions over Russian meetings
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