Cook County State’s Attorney ‘disappointed’ by death penalty ban

By Produced by Eight Forty-Eight
Cook County State’s Attorney ‘disappointed’ by death penalty ban
Cook County State's Attorney Alvarez believes the death penalty abolition is an issue that should have been left to voters. WBEZ file/Tony Arnold
Cook County State’s Attorney ‘disappointed’ by death penalty ban
Cook County State's Attorney Alvarez believes the death penalty abolition is an issue that should have been left to voters. WBEZ file/Tony Arnold

Cook County State’s Attorney ‘disappointed’ by death penalty ban

By Produced by Eight Forty-Eight
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Eight Forty-Eight turned to individuals who work on capital cases for additional insight. Host Alison Cuddy spoke to Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.

Alvarez has been a vocal supporter of the death penalty, and spoke by phone to talk about how this new legislation will affect prosecutors at her office.