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Former Illinois Police Officer Charged With Stealing Over $65,000 From Elderly, Disabled Person

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Steve Kneifel, a former officer with the La Grange (IL) Police Department, was charged with writing checks on the account

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Articles Police Abuse

Lawsuit: Cop Beat, Stuck Gun In Mouth Of Mentally Disabled Teen, Tried To Cover It Up

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A Chicago police officer is being accused of beating and sticking his gun in the mouth of a mentally disabled

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