Judge denies petition for special prosecutor for 'Operation Midway Blitz' investigation

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Cook County judge rejected a petition for a special prosecutor to investigate federal agents involved in "Operation Midway Blitz."



The petition accused federal agents of breaking state laws during their immigration crackdown last fall across the Chicago area.

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke has opposed the request.

She says her office already put new protocols in place to preserve evidence and support future investigations.



Judge Erica Reddick agreed Thursday morning and denied the request, saying law enforcement bears the duty for the initial investigation.

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