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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.

What will Webb’s report reveal?

What led the police to change their findings between 2004 and 2011?

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Law enforcement statements on case

Here is what law enforcement officials have said about the Koschman case.

Richard J. Vanecko arrives at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse Friday afternoon. | Brian O'Mahoney/For Sun-Times Media

Vanecko may do time in McHenry County

Vanecko wants to avoid Cook County Jail, citing “security reasons.”

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Koschman mom hopes ‘in time’ to forgive

Nanci Koschman had never come face to face with the man accused of throwing the punch that killed her son.

Richard J. "R.J." Vanecko (right) leaves the Cook County courthouse in Rolling Meadows on Thursday. | Tim Boyle/For Sun-Times Media

Judge rejects Vanecko bid to toss case

Judge refuses to dismiss the case against Richard J. “R.J.” Vanecko.

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Webb: Vanecko friends ‘concocted’ stories

Prosecutors say they met at bar after the incident and “concocted their stories.”

Webb: Vanecko was drinking for 8 hours

Nephew was drinking for eight hours before punching David Koschman, prosecutors say.

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Filing: Police official wanted charges

A top police official wanted charges filed, court filing says.

Richard J. “R.J.” Vanecko, left, with his attorneys. | Jessica Koscielniak / Chicago Sun-Times

Vanecko lawyers: Throw out indictment

Vanecko lawyers ask judge to dismiss manslaughter indictment.

Bridget Higgins McCarthy, along with her husband, Kevin McCarthy, were granted immunity from prosecution after they initially refused to testify before the grand jury.  |  Sun-Times file photo

2 Vanecko friends got immunity to testify

Daley family friends and Chicago cops got immunity to testify before grand jury.