Source: Fox News
Summary
Dwayne Cortez Milton, a repeat offender, was charged with trespassing at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Chicago home over Independence Day weekend. Milton faces a trespassing charge but was released from custody pending trial. He had an extensive criminal history and was allegedly under electronic monitoring at the time of the incident. Pritzker has been criticized for his soft-on-crime policies, including the elimination of cash bail. Critics argue the incident underscores their concerns about Illinois’ criminal justice policies.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Pritzker’s home is breached, and the suspect is released. The Governor’s policies are questioned. The debate about the SAFE-T Act continues. Critics react on social media, pointing to the incident as an example of the law’s failure. The Governor is accused of having “blood on his hands.” The incident becomes a symbol of the ongoing feud between Pritzker and President Trump.
The familiar ritual of criticism and defense begins anew.
Author: Evan Null
