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Decatur man accused of sex crime and battery back in court
By Maria Chen
Jury awards $200,000 to Mexican tourist in Colorado ‘fart police’ lawsuit
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
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A Colorado jury awarded more than $200,000 to a Mexican tourist who was bitten by a police dog three years ago after officers gave nonsensical Spanish-language warnings about the dog.
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