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Daniel Rodriguez, a Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted for the 1991 murder of Jose ‘Junito’ Hernandez, Jr., and spent 17 years in prison, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago and several detectives, including former Detective Reynaldo Guevara. Rodriguez alleges that he was framed for the murder he did not commit, citing physical abuse and threats that led to a coerced false confession, Your Content has learned.
Rodriguez’s conviction was vacated by Cook County Judge Sophia Atcherson, following allegations of misconduct by Detective Guevara, who has been accused in the past of similar practices in other cases. The vacating of Rodriguez’s conviction came after a thorough review of the case details and the circumstances surrounding his confession and arrest.
The civil suit filed on Monday seeks justice for Rodriguez, highlighting the years lost and the suffering endured due to the wrongful conviction. Rodriguez’s case adds to the growing list of wrongful convictions in Chicago that have been linked to alleged police misconduct, particularly involving Detective Guevara.
The lawsuit against the city of Chicago, Guevara, and other detectives involved in Rodriguez’s case, aims to hold them accountable for their actions and the impact they had on Rodriguez’s life. It also underscores the ongoing concerns regarding police practices and the integrity of the criminal justice system in handling such serious allegations,‘according to FlipBoard.
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