Chicago Man Was Charged With Murder Based on ShotSpotter Alert. Now City Will Pay Him $500K

News Report · WTTW News · March 4, 2026

WTTW, March 2026: Chicago agreed to pay Michael Williams $500,000 through an offer of judgment, with no finding of liability.

The judgment does not include any finding that plaintiff’s claims were valid or that the city was responsible.

WTTW, March 2026: Chicago agreed to pay Michael Williams $500,000 through an offer of judgment, with no finding of liability.

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