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Joseph Salemme in 2010.  Sun-Times file photo

‘Cover-up’ now part of ‘code of silence’ suit

Two Chicago 2 cops say “code of silence” permeates police department.

Former interim Supt. John Escalante. | Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times

Escalante cut cop’s suspension

Interim superintendent made deal to cut time off for Nicholas Spanos.

Judge Michael Toomin I Sun-Times file photo

Judge: No to city request to hand BGA records

Toomin won’t give City Hall OK to release records that another judge ordered released.

Sgt. Samuel Cirone, left, and Denis P. Walsh. File photos

Under investigation, 2 cops led training

2 supervisors were tapped to train detectives while under investigation over Koschman case.

Dan K. Webb.  Getty Images

Over objections, BGA wants grand jury records made public

BGA urges judge to make public all Koschman grand jury records; Webb disagrees.

Special prosecutor Dan K. Webb argues that anything his staff turned up is secret because he was running a grand jury investigation — even material that wasn't presented to grand jurors.

Probes done, but records stay sealed

Investigations are done, but records remain secret, including Daley statement.

Mug shot of Lt. Denis P. Walsh following his arrest in August 2004 in Michigan on a felony charge of criminal sexual conduct. Kalamazoo Township police

A key Koschman cop quits in face of firing

Lt. Denis Walsh resigns week after interim superintendent moved to fire him.

Mug shot of Lt. Denis P. Walsh following his arrest in August 2004 in Michigan on a felony charge of criminal sexual conduct. Kalamazoo Township police

Supt: Fire 1 cop, suspend 2 for a year

Interim superintendent moves to fire high-ranking cop, suspend two.

Interim police Supt. John Escalante, right, with Mayor Rahm Emanuel in late December. | Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times

6 cops faced punishment, but 3 quit first

Six Koschman cops have been singled out for discipline, but three quit first, avoiding sanctions, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned.

Joseph Salemme in 2010.  Sun-Times file photo

Another top Koschman cop quits CPD

Another high-ranking Chicago police officer caught up in the botched investigation of Koschman death retires.