Judge Rules Weis In Contempt

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Mar 4, 2009 10:40PM

A few weeks ago, Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis refused to hand over to a judge a list of Chicago Police officers who have had five or more citizen complaints filed against them since 2000. The judge demanded the list in connection to a lawsuit against a current officer for using excessive force. Mayor Daley publicly sided with Weis, saying of the officers on the list, "These are public servants. I believe [Weis] is doing the right thing.” But now a federal judge is holding Weis in contempt of court for his refusal and ordered Weis to release the list by 8:45 a.m. Monday morning. Jennifer Hoyle, spokeswoman for the city’s Law Department, said, "It wasn't a surprise to us. We expected, based on the circumstances, this was a possible outcome. We are working with Supt. Weis and the police department to determine how we will respond to this.”