Former Judge Plans to Plead Guilty to Heroin Possession, Weapon Charges

Former judge plans to plead guilty to heroin possession, weapon charges

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The 43-year-old Cook is facing a misdemeanor heroin charge and a felony count of being an illegal drug user in possession of a firearm. Cook was arrested in May outside … Cook`s case came to light after his fellow judge Joe Christ died from a cocaine …
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Killing molly myths: Euphoric drug often isn't pure, and it can be deadly

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The drug's popularity is holding steady among young people — the latest Illinois Youth Survey says 5 percent of high school seniors took it at least once the previous year — even as Chicago-area emergency room visits associated with MDMA have risen …
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US Prison Chief: Drug War Putting Prison Workers In Danger

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Samuels also emphasized the importance of substance-abuse treatment programs, vocational training programs, and other services aimed at ensuring that prisoners don't commit new crimes after they've been released. Most inmates “need job skills …
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