Melissa Segura
Chicago Cop Accused Of Framing Dozens Now Also Accused Of Extortion
A former drug dealer says he made weekly payments to Detective Reynaldo Guevara, who was the subject of a BuzzFeed News investigation.
Melissa Segura
Justice Reviewed
A prisoner waiting sixteen years for a chance to prove his innocence may have found an unlikely ally: The prosecutors who convicted him. Roosevelt Myles claims Chicago police framed him for murder and inadequate public defenders did little to prove his innocence. He's waited more than 16 years for a hearing on his case. Prosecutors announced they are stepping in to review whether he should be freed.
Melissa Segura
This Man Says He Was Framed. He's Been Waiting 16 Years For His Day In Court.
Roosevelt Myles won the right to a new hearing after he claimed he was framed by corrupt Chicago cops. But more than a decade and a half later, he is still waiting for that day in court, and still doing time for a murder he says he had nothing to do with.
Melissa Segura
Chicago Faces Yet Another Lawsuit Over Cop Accused Of Framing 51 People
Jose Montanez, who served 23 years for a murder he did not commit, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against former Det. Reynaldo Guevara, the city of Chicago, several other officers and prosecutors.
Melissa Segura
Chicago Faces A New Lawsuit Over Cop Accused Of Framing 51 People
Armando Serrano, who served 23 years for a murder he did not commit, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against former Det. Reynaldo Guevara, the city of Chicago, and several other officers and prosecutors.
Melissa Segura
A Man Just Walked Free From Prison After A BuzzFeed News Investigation
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office dropped all charges against Roberto Almodovar on Friday. He is one of 51 people who have accused a Chicago detective of framing them for murder. His story was featured in a BuzzFeed News investigation published last week.
Melissa Segura
This Man Is Getting Out Of Prison After A BuzzFeed News Investigation
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has announced that keeping Roberto Almodovar locked up is "no longer in the best interests of justice." He is one of 51 people who have accused a Chicago detective of framing them for murder. His story was featured in a BuzzFeed News Investigation published last week.
Melissa Segura
A Guevara Defendant Can Leave Prison — With A Catch
Prosecutors offer to let Roberto Almodovar leave prison Tuesday but only if he pleads guilty. Almodovar, who is one of at least 51 people who has accused Det. Reynaldo Guevara of framing them for murder, said no, and vowed to keep fighting to clear his name.
Melissa Segura
Two Of Det. Guevara’s Defendants Get A Day In Court
Roberto Almodovar, one of at least 51 people who has accused Det. Reynaldo Guevara of framing him, will be in court in Chicago for a hearing on whether he should get a new trial, along with his co-defendant William Negron.
Melissa Segura
Activists Call For Release Of Man Locked Up Despite Indications Of Innocence
Following a BuzzFeed News Investigation into a Chicago detective accused of framing at least 51 people, activists are calling for the release of Roberto Almodovar while some elected officials are calling for police reform.
Melissa Segura
A Chicago Cop Is Accused Of Framing 51 People For Murder. Now, The Fight For Justice.
Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara is accused of framing at least 51 people for murder. When a group of mothers, aunts and sisters found that no officials — not the state's attorney's office, not the mayor's office — wanted to take up their cause, the women went in search of justice themselves. Next week a man convicted in one of Guevara’s most dubious cases will be in court for what could be his last chance at freedom. Will prosecutors continue fighting to keep Roberto Almodovar behind bars?
Melissa Segura
How Investigators Would "Hide And Cover-Up" Alleged Chicago Police Abuses
When Lorenzo Davis said Chicago officers shouldn’t have shot people, his agency fired him.
Melissa Segura
They Confessed To Murder—But They Say A Cop Beat Them Into It
They were convicted of a gruesome crime: killing two parents and kidnapping two young children. But the men say their confessions were beaten out of them, over the course of three brutal days, by a notorious Chicago cop. Now a major investigation has validated that claim — and the men are still behind bars.
Melissa Segura
Did A Cop Frame 40 People? Judge Says Report Must Stay Secret
The Chicago detective has been accused of getting dozens of people unjustly locked up. But a major investigation, which found at least some of those people were probably innocent, will not be released.
Melissa Segura
If These Men Aren't Guilty, Why Can’t They Go Free?
A major investigation says these four men convicted of murder are probably innocent. But prosecutors say that doesn’t matter — and the report should remain secret. A BuzzFeed News investigation.
Melissa Segura
