At a Press Conference Tues. Oct. 22, Jimmy Soto—the Longest Serving Exonerated Man in Illinois History—Will Announce a Federal Lawsuit Against the Chicago PD and Cook County Prosecutors Who Framed Him

CHICAGO, Il. – Jimmy Soto was just 20 years old in 1981, when several members of the Chicago Police Department and Cook County prosecutors conspired to frame him for a crime he didn’t commit. Last December, after fighting tirelessly to clear his name, Mr. Soto finally had his conviction vacated after serving more than 42 years in prison—longer than any other known wrongfully convicted person in Illinois history.

On Tuesday, attorneys from civil rights law firm Loevy + Loevy will file a federal lawsuit on Mr. Soto’s behalf, seeking damages for this injustice from dozens of Chicago police officers, three Cook County Assistant State’s Attorneys, Cook County, and the City of Chicago.

Following the filing, Mr. Soto and his attorneys will be speaking and taking questions about the lawsuit, and about Mr. Soto’s remarkable story of perseverance. 

All members of the media and other interested parties are invited.

What: Press Conference on James Soto’s Lawsuit
Who: Plaintiff James Soto, and attorneys Jon Loevy and Meg Gould
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Where: The Lincoln Hall Room, 375 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago IL.

For more information, contact Michael McDunnah at 312.371.5871 or mcdunnah@loevy.com.

# # #

Loevy & Loevy is one of the nation’s largest civil rights law firms, and over the past decade has won more multi-million-dollar jury verdicts than any other civil rights law firm in the country.   

Press Releases

Take Action Today

To discuss your case with an experienced civil rights attorney, contact our firm today for a free and confidential consultation at 888-644-6459 (toll-free) or 312-243-5900.

Our Impact

Read the latest blog posts, articles, and writings from Loevy + Loevy’s attorneys and staff.

Loevy & Loevy has won more multi-million dollar verdicts than perhaps any other law firm in the country over the past decade. 

We take on the nation’s most difficult public interest cases, advocating in and outside the courtroom to secure justice for our clients and to hold officials, governments, and corporations accountable.

Scroll to Top