The Brief
- Lester Owens has spent 14 years in prison for a conviction that he and his supporters say was based on a coerced confession.
- Advocates accuse two former Chicago officers, Brian Forberg and Kevin Eberle, of using torture tactics.
- A judge signaled openness to reviewing the case, with another hearing scheduled for July 10.
CHICAGO – A Chicago man who’s spent more than a decade behind bars says he’s still fighting to prove he was wrongfully convicted.
What we know:
Lester Owens was convicted in 2007 on two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm. He has now spent more than 14 years in prison.…