In 2002, a four-year review revealed numerous indictable crimes and other improprieties, but no indictment was made against Burge or his officers, as the statute of limitations for the crimes had expired. In 2003, Governor George Ryan pardoned four of Burge's victims who were on death row ...
The indictable offences that gave rise to the proceedings were committed on December 29 and 30, 2000. Police officer Belleau, who was not on duty, drank more than 20 bottles of beer on the evening of December 29. He attacked Ms. Robitaille violently and threatened to kill her. She took ...