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Wednesday, April 17
Amnesty International released a report today on police mistreatment and abuse of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people in America. The study focused on four cities, including Chicago, and found gross misconduct at every turn. Read the key findings, or download the whole 150-page report (PDF).