Critics warn of potential for misuse as Chicago police bypass prosecutorial oversight in gun cases
CHICAGO – A controversial new initiative in Chicago’s criminal justice system is raising serious concerns among civil rights advocates and legal experts. Under a recently launched pilot program, police officers in certain parts of the city can now file felony gun possession charges without obtaining approval from a prosecutor. The change, which removes a key oversight mechanism known as felony review, has sparked debate over accountability, fairness, and the potential for abuse.…