Judge in Constantin Beldie controversy threatened, limiting caseload

In response to a controversial decision to release a man on electronic monitoring before he killed his estranged wife, Cook County Judge Thomas Nowinski is no longer hearing domestic violence cases due to threats received. Chief Judge Tim Evans is investigating gaps in policies and procedures to better protect victims, pledging additional training for judges and collaboration with the State’s Attorney. Nowinski faced criticism for denying protective orders in high-profile cases, prompting efforts to strengthen electronic monitoring protocols.

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