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Cook County Jail Settles Hundreds of Lawsuits

Cook County has approved hundreds of legal settlements in connection with jail conditions.

Aired 05/11/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Cook County Jail Settles Hundreds of Lawsuits

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Cook County has approved hundreds of legal settlements in connection with jail conditions.

Cook County has approved hundreds of low-dollar legal settlements in connection with conditions at the Cook County Jail.

Aired 05/11/2017 | Rating NR

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