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CPD Cmdr. Glenn Evans' trial set to begin Tuesday

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Opening statements will begin Tuesday in the trial of a Chicago police commander accused of excessive force.

Prosecutors say Glenn Evans shoved the barrel of a gun in the mouth of a suspect to coerce a confession in January 2013.

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