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flag A new CNN podcast reveals decades of systemic police torture in Chicago, exposing false confessions and wrongful convictions linked to Commander Jon Burge’s unit.

flag A new CNN podcast, "Tortured Justice," exposes decades of systemic police torture within the Chicago Police Department, focusing on Commander Jon Burge and his unit, the "midnight crew," accused of coercing false confessions from over 100 individuals, primarily from marginalized communities. flag The series highlights wrongful convictions, prolonged imprisonment, and severe abuse, including the cases of James Gibson and Andrew Wilson, both exonerated after years behind bars. flag While some officers were jailed and millions paid in settlements, full accountability remains elusive, especially as Burge died without facing justice. flag The podcast, inspired by the Chicago Innocence Project, uses personal stories and investigative reporting to challenge perceptions of justice and underscore ongoing concerns about police misconduct and reform.

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