Police torture victim wrongfully convicted of killing 2 CPD officers receives $17M settlement

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A wrongfully convicted man who spent 36 years in prison for the 1982 murders of two Chicago police officers will receive a $17 million settlement.

Jackie Wilson was exonerated for the murders.

The courts found Wilson was tortured into confessing by police officers under former sergeant Jon Burge.

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Wilson was also the victim of alleged misconduct by prosecutors. He was eventually exonerated.

The Cook County Board approved a settlement Thursday, ending his civil rights lawsuit.

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