11-year-old Jayden Perkins' death due to parole board decision stalls House Bill 681 reform efforts in Illinois.
11-year-old Jayden Perkins' death due to parole board decision has stalled reform efforts for House Bill 681, which aimed to address Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB) flaws. An audit revealed the PRB granted compassionate release to individuals without medical release forms. Despite bipartisan support, the bill didn't advance, with Governor J.B. Pritzker stating issues with the measure, and funding being a key concern.
June 02, 2024
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