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Peoria council approves $625,000 city contribution to settle Heidelberg wrongful‑conviction suit; one council member objects
Summary
The City of Peoria will pay $625,000 toward a $1.25 million settlement in litigation arising from the vacated conviction of Cleve Heidelberg; the council approved the payment with one member voting no and citing concerns about precedent and support for law enforcement.
The Peoria City Council on Tuesday approved a settlement in litigation stemming from the vacated conviction of Cleve Heidelberg, authorizing the city to contribute $625,000 toward a total $1.25 million resolution with Peoria County.
Corporation counsel recommended the settlement after reviewing litigation risks and recent high-dollar jury verdicts in wrongful-conviction claims. Counsel told the council the city and county had defended the case for years and that if the trial court dismissal were reversed on appeal, continued litigation could expose the city to…
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