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Prosecutor Brian Holmes speaks during the trial for the fatal shooting of Hadiya Pendleton at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2018.

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Prosecution rests case after showing defendant’s video-recorded confession

May 23, 2019 at 1:12 a.m.

Prosecutors rested their case against Micheail Ward after the jury viewed the video-recorded confession he gave to Chicago police shortly after his arrest. UPDATES: Prosecution rests its case in chief...

Struggling to keep her composure, Hadiya’s mom recounts the call telling her of daughter’s shooting

May 23, 2019 at 1:12 a.m.

After a long day of largely technical testimony, the courtroom fell silent Monday evening as the mother of Hadiya Pendleton took the witness stand. Speaking at a rapid clip, Cleopatra...

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Prosecutors rest case against one defendant after Hadiya’s mother testifies

May 23, 2019 at 1:11 a.m.

The courtroom fell silent as Cleopatra Cowley, Hadiya Pendleton’s mother, took the witness stand Monday. While Cowley spoke, many members of both juries leaned forward in their seats and watched...

In Hadiya trial, verdicts may hinge on eyewitness reliability, defendants’ own words

May 23, 2019 at 1:11 a.m.

Through four days of testimony in the dual trials of two reputed gang members charged in the 2013 killing of Hadiya Pendleton, the high school student’s parents have stoically watched...

Hadiya’s classmate identifies Ward as gunman, says he’s 100 percent confident — ‘guaranteed’

May 23, 2019 at 1:11 a.m.

Hadiya Pendleton’s former classmate stepped down from the witness stand Thursday for a closer look at defendant Micheail Ward. “This guy,” said Stephen Abdul, pointing at Ward as he identified...

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: ‘This guy … guaranteed,’ witness says as he points out suspected gunman

May 23, 2019 at 1:11 a.m.

Read live updates from the third day of testimony in the trial of two reputed gang members charged in the slaying of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton. UPDATES: Washed away | Rain-soaked...

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Reversals and shaky memories from friends of reputed gang members

May 23, 2019 at 1:10 a.m.

Three friends of the reputed gang members on trial for Hadiya Pendleton’s slaying took the witness stand only to quickly back away from their previous damning testimony against the two...

3 friends of defendants back off damning testimony at trial over Hadiya Pendleton’s slaying

May 23, 2019 at 1:10 a.m.

Three friends of the reputed gang members on trial in Hadiya Pendleton’s slaying have taken the witness stand only to quickly back away from their previous damning testimony against the...

Classmate recounts Hadiya’s last moments as shots rang out in Harsh Park

May 23, 2019 at 1:10 a.m.

It was the kind of moment teenagers crave: laughing and joking and relaxing with friends at the park, the stress of final exams fading away after an early afternoon release...

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: First day of testimony marked by dramatic accounts

May 23, 2019 at 1:10 a.m.

The trial of two reputed gang members on charges of slaying of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton got underway Tuesday in dramatic fashion. Here are highlights from the first day of testimony:...

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Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Prosecution rests case after showing defendant’s video-recorded confession

Struggling to keep her composure, Hadiya’s mom recounts the call telling her of daughter’s shooting

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Prosecutors rest case against one defendant after Hadiya’s mother testifies

In Hadiya trial, verdicts may hinge on eyewitness reliability, defendants’ own words

Hadiya’s classmate identifies Ward as gunman, says he’s 100 percent confident — ‘guaranteed’

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: ‘This guy … guaranteed,’ witness says as he points out suspected gunman

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Reversals and shaky memories from friends of reputed gang members

3 friends of defendants back off damning testimony at trial over Hadiya Pendleton’s slaying

Classmate recounts Hadiya’s last moments as shots rang out in Harsh Park

Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: First day of testimony marked by dramatic accounts