An Illinois man says police framed him in a fatal shooting, and he spent 24 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, according to a federal lawsuit.
The lawsuit filed March 4 in the Northern District of Illinois lists the city of Evanston, Cook County and several individuals as defendants.
In response to McClatchy News’ request for comment, the city of Evanston said it does not comment on pending litigation. Cook County did not immediately respond…