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Police Whistleblowing

Facing Felony Trial, Joliet Police Whistleblower Who Exposed Black Man's Death Retires

A Joliet police sergeant in the state of Illinois, who leaked footage to the press and blew the whistle on the death of Eric Lurry, has been pushed into retirement as a result of retaliation. Sgt. Javier Esqueda has been on desk duty since he released video and faces felony
Kevin Gosztola Jul 21, 2022

Tearing Down The Blue Wall Of Silence

The following article was produced for paid subscribers several days ago. It was unlocked on May 29 for the public. Become a monthly subscriber. Shannon Spalding was a Chicago police officer and part of an FBI joint task force to expose a “criminal extortion ring” in the Chicago Police Department
Kevin Gosztola May 12, 2022

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