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Judge Orders Deputies Held in Contempt | Peoria News
A Cook County judge is facing backlash after ordering two sheriff’s deputies — not even assigned to his courtroom — to unshackle a dangerous inmate so they could hug a family member, resulting in them being held in contempt. The deputies, following safety protocols, were later taken into custody for an hour before apologizing. The Sheriff’s office and the Teamsters union are defending the deputies’ actions, calling the judge’s behavior reckless and threatening, while the Chief Judge’s office says it’s reviewing procedures but hasn’t moved toward disciplining Lyke. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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