The Sick Raccoon, the Alderman and the Tire Iron: Patch PM

Alderman Beat Sick Raccoon to Death with Tire Iron

As a horrified woman watched, Waukegan alderman Larry TenPas beat a sick raccoon to death in the middle of a street. The woman was waiting for animal control when TenPas walked up and brought the pain. The sick creature struggled to get away, she said, and he kept “whaling” on it. TenPas said he was justified because as an elected official he has “police powers.” » read more

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