Former Chicago Police Officer Jon Burge was arrested this morning in Florida on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.  Burge was responsible for a torture ring in which over 100 African American suspects were tortured by Chicago Police.  Attorneys from People’s Law Office have been representing Burge’s victims for decades and consider this a huge victory.  We hope this provides torture survivors and their families a sense of hope that justice will finally be acheived in this ordeal. 

News stories about Burge’s arrest:

Charges in Police Torture Saga Chicago Public Radio

Ex-Officer Linked to Brutality is Arrested  New York Times

Torture Victims React to Burge’s Arrest  Chicago Public Radio

Feds Catch Up With Burge  Chicago Tribune

Outrage lies at the heart of Burge charges Chicago Sun-Times

Burge to Appear in Court on Monday  Channel 7 ABC

Background articles on the torture cases, written by John Conroy:

The Police Torture Scandal:  A Who’s Who  Chicago Reader

Tools of Torture  Chicago Reader

House of Screams  Chicago Reader