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Chicago Police Officers Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Immigrants Housed in Police Stations

  • The Chicago Police Department is investigating its officers for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with migrants staying in city buildings, including police stations.
  • Allegations include an officer impregnating a teenage migrant and multiple officers accused of other sexual crimes against migrants.
  • Investigations by the police department's internal affairs bureau and an independent police accountability agency are ongoing.
  • It is unclear if any officers have been disciplined, but over 40 migrants have been moved from the station where the initial allegations came to light.
  • The police union president criticized the allegations as rumors started by "police-hating groups" but said the department would address them properly if true.
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