Clemency hearing approaching for man convicted of killing Chicago police officer in 1998

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man who shot and killed a Chicago police officer is up for a clemency hearing soon.

But the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is asking to keep him behind bars.

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Jonathan Tolliver was sentenced to 60 years in prison for killing Chicago Police Officer Michael Ceriale in 1998.

Tolliver's clemency hearing is set for Jan 6.

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