Brandon Pegues, convicted of gun possession during 2020 Chicago riots after George Floyd protests in Loop, sentenced 1 year

Prosecutors mentioned they’d no proof Brandon Pegues, 29, brought about any harm through the rioting, however as a convicted felon, he was not allowed to own a gun. Pegues was being chased by police on Might 31, 2020 when he fell, inflicting a gun to fall from clothes. He pleaded responsible in March to unlawful possession of a firearm.

The Chicago Solar-Occasions reviews earlier than sentencing, Pegues mentioned he took “full duty” for his actions, including he has began a landscaping enterprise.

“I would love you to take note of the whole lot I’m and never simply the one that made an terrible resolution,” he instructed U.S. District Decide Virginia Kendall.

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Nonetheless, Kendall pointed to the home abuse allegations that surfaced earlier this 12 months, saying violent abuse of ladies isn’t tolerated. Pegues was convicted of residential housebreaking, a felony, in January 2010, courtroom information present.

Investigations proceed into the rioting final 12 months that adopted protests of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.

The U.S. Legal professional’s workplace in Chicago introduced Tuesday that Jose Valdovinos, 32, of Cicero was arrested on prices he set hearth to a Walgreens in Chicago throughout disturbances in June 2020. It wasn’t instantly recognized if Valdovinos has retained authorized illustration.

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