Rare criminal trial of former Cook County Juvenile…
Originally reported by Injustice Watch — 2025-10-29
Key takeaways from this investigation A former rapid response team specialist at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center is facing felony charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct for allegedly injuring a child at the facility in December 2023. Kevin Walker, 58, was accused of throwing a 15-year-old boy to the ground while the youth was handcuffed. Having no way to catch his fall, the boy reportedly suffered “visible bruising” and lost consciousness, according to a police report. Walker and his attorney declined to comment. Though allegations of sexual and physical abuse of other detainees have come to light in recent years, this is the first time in more than a decade that a current or former employee has been criminally charged with hurting a child at the detentio
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