Dan Hinkel

Chicago

Senior Reporter at Injustice Watch

Investigative reporter at Injustice Watch

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Articles

Cook County’s Conviction Integrity Unit Repeatedly Denied Freedom To Incarcerated People Who Were Later Cleared

1 month ago | blockclubchicago.org | Dan Hinkel

This story was produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system. Sign up here to get their weekly newsletter. CHICAGO — Still in prison after 18 years despite the flimsy evidence of his guilt, Kevin Jackson tore open the letter from the Cook County conviction integrity unit — a squad in the prosecutor’s office set up to dig into cases such as his and free the wrongfully convicted.
Cook County's top prosecutors promised to exonerate the wrongfully convicted. Our investigation found instances of delays, flawed reviews, and conflicts of interest. | Injustice Watch

1 month ago | injusticewatch.org | Dan Hinkel

Still in prison after 18 years despite the flimsy evidence of his guilt, Kevin Jackson tore open the letter from the Cook County conviction integrity unit — a squad in the prosecutor’s office set up to dig into cases such as his and free the wrongfully convicted.
Three Cook County Judges Close To Losing Seats Following Scrutiny

Nov 8, 2024 | blockclubchicago.org | Dan Hinkel

This story was produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system. Sign up here to get their weekly newsletter. CHICAGO — One Cook County judge was losing his bid to keep his job and two more were in peril as vote-counting continued after Tuesday’s election.
Three Cook County judges close to losing seats following scrutiny

Nov 6, 2024 | chicago.suntimes.com | Dan Hinkel |Lynn Sweet |Katie Anthony |Mitchell Armentrout

Election coverage for Chicago and the surrounding area including results, analysis and voter resources. One Cook County judge was losing his bid to keep his job and two more were in peril as vote-counting continued after Tuesday’s election.
Judges aiming to keep seats in November include some with questionable records

Oct 20, 2024 | chicago.suntimes.com | Dan Hinkel

The 77 judges asking Cook County voters to keep them on the bench in November include some with unexplained tax debts, arrest histories, official censures, unflattering reversals by higher courts, and ties to indicted or convicted politicians. Those judges — alongside the many with cleaner reputations and records — all want another term to continue deciding who goes to prison, who loses their homes, and who keeps their kids.
Judges aiming to keep seats in November include some with notable records

Oct 8, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Dan Hinkel

ShareThe 77 judges asking Cook County voters to keep them on the bench in November include some with unexplained tax debts, arrest histories, official censures, unflattering reversals by higher courts, and ties to indicted or convicted politicians. Those judges — alongside the many with cleaner reputations and records — all want another term to continue deciding who goes to prison, who loses their homes, and who keeps their kids.
Judges Aiming To Keep Seats In November Include Some With Notable Records

Oct 8, 2024 | blockclubchicago.org | Dan Hinkel

This story was produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system. Sign up here to get their weekly newsletter. CHICAGO — The 77 judges asking Cook County voters to keep them on the bench in November include some with unexplained tax debts, arrest histories, official censures, unflattering reversals by higher courts, and ties to indicted or convicted politicians.
Cook County judicial retention candidates include some with notable records

Oct 8, 2024 | injusticewatch.org | Dan Hinkel

The 77 judges asking Cook County voters to keep them on the bench in November include some with unexplained tax debts, arrest histories, official censures, unflattering reversals by higher courts, and ties to indicted or convicted politicians. Those judges — alongside the many with cleaner reputations and records — all want another term to continue deciding who goes to prison, who loses their homes, and who keeps their kids.
For kids arrested in Chicago, the city has little to offer

Jul 1, 2024 | imprintnews.org | Dan Hinkel |Kelly Garcia

This story was produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system. Sign up here to get their weekly newsletter. Over the last two decades, Chicago’s political leaders have spent tens of millions on attempts to treat children arrested by police more like children and less like a public safety menace.
For Kids Arrested In Chicago, The City Has Little To Offer

Jun 27, 2024 | blockclubchicago.org | Dan Hinkel |Kelly Garcia

This story was produced by Injustice Watch, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago that investigates issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system. Sign up here to get their weekly newsletter. Over the last two decades, Chicago’s political leaders have spent tens of millions on attempts to treat children arrested by police more like children and less like a public safety menace.