The Cook County State's Attorney's Office
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The 2nd largest prosecutor's office in the U.S., working on behalf of Cook County residents to prosecute violations of the law of the State of Illinois.
Chicago, IL
Joined February 2017
Combatting gun violence is our highest priority, and stemming the proliferation of illegal machine guns is a major piece of the puzzle. Thirteen of the 41 offenders charged following this operation will be prosecuted by CCSAO in state court.
ATF & CPD arrest 41 offenders, seize 64 machinegun conversion devices, and 171 firearms in 60-day initiative. READ MORE: @Chicago_Police @TheJusticeDept @NDILnews @cookcountysao @ILAttyGeneral @FBIChicago @DEACHICAGODiv @ILStatePolice @CookSheriffIL
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Calling the murder of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins “exceptionally brutal,” Judge Petrone today sentenced Crosetti Brand to life in prison, the maximum punishment, for the horrific attack that also seriously wounded the boy's pregnant mother.
chicagotribune.com
Calling the slaying of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins “exceptionally brutal,” a judge on Tuesday sentenced his killer to life in prison plus an additional 120 years, mandating the maximum p…
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Congratulations ASA Gavin Quinn, a member of our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in the Special Victims Bureau, for receiving the Outstanding Service Award from @ChicagoChildren Advocacy Center. We are so grateful for you and the dedicated ICAC team at CCSAO.
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At yesterday’s Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee meeting, @saeileenburke laid out the office’s budget priorities for FY2026 . 1️⃣ Curbing gun violence .2️⃣ Helping justice-involved youth .3️⃣ Protecting DV survivors.4️⃣ Bolstering attorney training
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STATEMENT FROM COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY EILEEN O’NEILL BURKE ON JUDGE JENKINS’S DISMISSAL OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT LAWSUIT ⬇️
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ICYMI: SA Burke detailed how the newly revamped Special Victims Bureau is better protecting survivors of domestic violence. SVB Bureau Chief Anne McCord Rodgers and Deputy Chief Tene McCoy Cummings joined her at the special hearing. 🔗 MORE:
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Cook County State's Attorney @saeileenburke: "Andrés Vásquez Lasso gave his life because he took an oath to serve and protect. He was killed in a senseless act of violence as he was running into danger, as police officers do every single day.”
chicago.suntimes.com
Montano killed Vasquez Lasso during a foot chase in 2023. He said he shot out of fear and did not know Vasquez Lasso was a cop.
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CCSAO prosecutors secured a first-degree murder conviction in the senseless shooting of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso. We commend the incredible work by ASAs Kevin Nolan, Sara Grgurovic, and Katie Siefert during the trial, as well as our Victim-Witness team.
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CCSAO announces the sentencing of Bryant Reed to 65 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Paul Webster, 52, a beloved father and Chicago building inspector. ASAs Daniel Crone, Grace Donovan, and Nicholas Campbell prosecuted the case. More details:
chicago.suntimes.com
Paul Webster, a building inspector, was shot to death outside his home. Every gun death is tragic. His was especially so, Mary Mitchell writes.
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ICYMI: An in-depth look at the national organized retail crime blitz coordinated by CCSAO and led by ASA and Multi-Jurisdiction Bureau Deputy Chief David Wiliams. @LaurenVictory has details on the action from inside the @CCROCIllinois headquarters. LINK ➡️
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🛑 Machine gun conversion devices (MCDs) don't belong in our communities -- period. We applaud this victory by @ILAttyGeneral, which ensures that these lethal & illegal pieces of equipment will not be recirculated or sold in Illinois to inflict more harm.
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ICYMI: Two brothers were sentenced Friday to 60 and 30 years in prison for their convictions in the senseless fatal shooting of a WGN-TV security guard Salena Claybourne in 2022. 🔗
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CASE UPDATE 📢 | CCSAO approved charges of aggravated kidnapping (victim under 13) and aggravated vehicular hijacking. The 38-year-old defendant was ordered detained.
abc7chicago.com
A man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a vehicle with a baby inside from a West Side gas station last week, Chicago police said.
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CCSAO secured the conviction of a former CPS high school dean who sexually abused and assaulted a 15-year-old student over several years; The offender faces 14-60 years in prison. ASAs John Sviokla, Sarah Kofoed and Jennifer Ullman handled the case. MORE:.
nbcchicago.com
A former Chicago Public Schools administrator has been found guilty of sexually abusing a former student.
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CCSAO statement on the long-awaited conviction for the murder of 2-year-old Lavandis Hudson. Assistant State's Attorneys Sylvie Manaster, Robert Rodemeyer, and Gideon Baum led the prosecution. More info:
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Don't forget to check out @saeileenburke's recent Chicago Tribune op-ed explaining the need for the newly created Choice Protection Unit and urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would extend protections to reproductive healthcare facilities. 🔗
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WATCH 📺 Cook County State's Attorney @saeileenburke explains how the office is seeking jail and detention each time an offender uses a machine gun conversion device (MCD). Burke offered remarks at recent MCD summit that CCSAO co-hosted. Full report here:
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Great thread on our collaborative work co-hosting the 2025 National Prosecutorial Summit on Combating Machine Gun Conversion Devices ⬇️.
This past weekend, @Chicago_Police partnered with @cookcountysao, @APAinc, and the Joyce Foundation for the 2025 National Prosecutorial Summit on Combating Machine Gun Conversion Devices (MCDs) at the Chicago Public Safety Training Center.
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RT @saeileenburke: ICYMI: I reflect on the three-year anniversary of the Dobbs ruling, the creation of the new Choice Protection Unit in my….
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@Chicago_Police @APAinc You can learn more about the MCD Summit and the CCSAO's efforts to keep these dangerous illegal weapons off our streets here ⬇️.
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