Outgoing Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez Reflects on Office


Anita Alvarez has only a few months left on the job, having been defeated for re-election in the March primary. Her eight years as Cook County State's Attorney have been dotted with some controversies, but it's her handling of the Laquan McDonald case that will likely be what she's most remembered for. If given the chance would she have done anything differently during her tenure as state’s attorney?

Alvarez joins host Eddie Arruza in discussion.

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