Jon Burge

Jon Burge was a Chicago police detective known for overseeing a controversial and abusive interrogation unit from the 1970s to the 1990s. During this period, numerous allegations arose that he and his colleagues used torture, including beatings and electric shocks, to extract confessions from suspects, often targeting Black residents. These practices led to wrongful convictions and tarnished the reputation of the Chicago Police Department. Burge was eventually fired in 1993, and subsequent investigations brought to light systemic misconduct. His case highlights issues of police abuse, the importance of oversight, and the impact of misconduct on justice.