Mayor Emanuel defends Ald. Brookins? right to criticize cops but defend gang member

The Chicago Sun-Times reports:

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday defended Ald. Howard Brookins? simultaneous right to be a defense attorney representing gang members and an alderman turning up the heat on Police Supt. Garry McCarthy to reduce gang violence.

Got that?!!!! There's more:

Brookins recently got 2010 gun charges dismissed against Kerry Stinson, 46, described in police reports as a member of the Gangster Disciples/Black P Stone nation with a lengthy arrest record.

Check out these comments from an astute Chicago Sun-Times reader:

1. Alderman get paid at least 100k for a job that still gives them time to do another job! 2. As an alderman working for his constituents, Brookins criticizes McCarthy?s performance in the never-ending battle against gang violence. 3. In his private life, Brookins defends career gang criminals-perhaps even getting latest criminal off gun charges. 4. If both sides of this story are mentioned then as Brookins said he welcomed the mayor?s support and said he blames ?someone at the Police Department? ? not Emanuel or his political operatives ? for the failed attempt to discredit and silence him. 5. How can you work for your ward and gang members at the same time - ??????

Just a reminder, Alderman Brookings is against concealed carry!

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