Chicago Police Officers Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Immigrants Housed in Police Stations
- The Chicago Police Department is investigating its officers for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with migrants staying in city buildings, including police stations.
- Allegations include an officer impregnating a teenage migrant and multiple officers accused of other sexual crimes against migrants.
- Investigations by the police department's internal affairs bureau and an independent police accountability agency are ongoing.
- It is unclear if any officers have been disciplined, but over 40 migrants have been moved from the station where the initial allegations came to light.
- The police union president criticized the allegations as rumors started by "police-hating groups" but said the department would address them properly if true.