Crime & Safety
Man Escapes From Cook County Criminal Court During Hearing
Cotton had previous convictions, and a judge ordered him to be remanded into custody, the Sheriff's office said.
May 6, 2025
Chicago Police Monday night were searching for a man who ran out of the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse during a hearing.
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The Cook County Sheriff's office said around 12:35 p.m., Richard Donta J. Cotton, 32, appeared for a hearing at the courthouse in connection with a charge of possession of a weapon and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon and vehicle.
Cotton had previous convictions, and a judge ordered him to be remanded into custody, the Sheriff's office said.
