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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Jennifer Del Prete smiles minutes after being released from prison in 2014. Del Prete is now suing prosecutors of her initial 2005 conviction.

Woman previously freed by Medill Justice Project investigation to sue alleged conspirators

August 25, 2017

Attorneys representing Jennifer Del Prete filed a civil lawsuit Thursday against the village of Romeoville, Illinois and numerous other parties for their actions in Del Prete’s 2005 conviction on first-degree...

Jennifer Del Prete smiles minutes after being released from prison in 2014 more than 10 years before her scheduled parole. A judge vacated Del Prete’s murder conviction on Monday.

Judge reverses Jennifer Del Prete’s murder conviction after Medill Justice Project investigation

September 1, 2016

A circuit court judge vacated the murder conviction of Jennifer Del Prete and ordered a new trial on Monday, more than two years after she was released from prison following an investigation by the Medill...

Erin Brockovich, environmental activist and lawyer, presents her current projects, including an upcoming partnership with Google and a new documentary about water. Presented by SEED, the talk focused largely on environmental and health issues.

Brockovich encourages students to save environment

November 15, 2012

Mixing elements of activism with motivational stories, environmental advocate Erin Brockovich encouraged students Wednesday night to take responsibility and become more involved in their local communities. An...

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