LEGAL · IL · 1968-1972
Edward V. Hanrahan
District Attorney · Chicago · Democrat · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Indicted+acquitted over 1969 Black Panthers Fred Hampton/Mark Clark raid
SEVERITY · INDICTED
Background
Edward V. Hanrahan served as District Attorney · Chicago of Chicago of Illinois from 1968–1972 (4 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after John J. Stamos; succeeded by Bernard Carey. Note: Indicted+acquitted over 1969 Black Panthers Fred Hampton/Mark Clark raid. Same-year political environment (1968): Governor Samuel Shapiro.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Jack O'Malley (1990-1996)
- Cecil A. Partee (1989-1990)
- Richard M. Daley (1981-1989)
- Bernard Carey (1972-1980)
- John J. Stamos (1966-1968)
- Daniel P. Ward (1960-1966)
- Benjamin S. Adamowski (1956-1960)
- John Gutknecht (1944-1956)