Two views on Illinois’ new SAFE-T law

In the midst of a heated election season in Illinois, a huge bill is causing much controversy.

The legislation covers everything from police use of force to arming officers with body cameras. However, it is a piece of legislation that will eliminate cash bonds on January 1st that is getting the most attention.

The SAFE-T Act, short for Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, puts the onus on prosecutors to prove through “conclusive and compelling evidence” that an accused “poses a real and present threat to the safety of a person.” specific, identifiable person or persons.”

WGN News invited two senior prosecutors, who belong to the same political party but have very different views on the SAFE-T Act, to a discussion. Kane County Prosecutor Jamie Mosser and Lake County Prosecutor Eric Rinehart came to the WGN Evening News on Tuesday.

The previous interview with DuPage County Republican Attorney Bob Berlin can be viewed here.