Dossier
John Lyke Jr.
Coverage of John Lyke Jr. in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago cop killing suspect sent back to jail by judge who previously freed him under controversial bail law
A Chicago police officer's killer, Alphanso Talley, was returned to jail after being released on electronic monitoring under Illinois' SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail. Judge John Lyke Jr., who authorized Talley's release, now faces criticism after Talley allegedly committed the murder while unaccounted for in the monitoring system.
- Reporter's Notebook: Chicago cop killed after suspect released under SAFE-T Act
A Chicago police officer was killed and another wounded after a suspect, Alphanso Talley, was released under the Illinois SAFE-T Act. Talley had a lengthy criminal record and was accused of multiple crimes before the fatal shooting. The case has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the cashless bail system.