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Joey Mogul honored by criminology group
2014-06-18
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Chicago attorney Joey Mogul, a long-time advocate of social justice, criminal justice and LGBT rights causes, received the prestigious Anne O'Brien Stevens Award from the Illinois Academy of Criminology at their Spring Institute June 18 at the Union League Club.
The award was presented by longtime social justice pioneer Mary Powers. Mogul's uncle, Ed Mogul, also a longtime justice advocate, was master of ceremonies. The president of the Illinois Academy, Arthur Lurigio, also presented the honor.
The other honoree was Judge George Leighton, 101 years old and now living in Massachusetts. His daughter and son-in-law accepted his honor, the Norval Morris Justice Award. Leighton fought against racism and criminal injustice on many fronts, including as a defendant in a case of inciting violence for advising African American clients that they had the right to live in segregated areas of Cicero; as a lawyer and judge in critical criminal cases; and as an advocate against the death penalty,
Timothy Evans, Chief Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court, spoke about the pioneering work of Judge Leighton. Jeffrey Colman, a partner at Jenner & Block, gave background on the major impact that Leighton has had on the justice system overall.
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Windy City Times: Attny Joey Mogul Award from IL Academy of Criminology at the link: www.youtube.com/watch .
Windy City Times: IL Academy of Criminology: Mary Powers at the link: www.youtube.com/watch .
Windy City Times: IL Academy of Criminology: George Leighton Award at the link: www.youtube.com/watch .
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