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Editorial: Cops need to pay the price

Nobody had to tell anybody that going after a Daley might not be a ticket to a promotion.

Mark Brown

Brown: Answers in case still elusive

“The Death of David Koschman: Report of the Special Prosecutor Dan K. Webb” is as exhausting as it is exhaustive.

Former U.S. Attorney, Dan Webb talks to the media at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse Friday afternoon. | Brian O'Mahoney/For Sun-Times Media

BROWN: JUSTICE FOR DAVID, AND SOME PEACE FOR NANCI

Published Feb. 2, 2014 By MARK BROWN Columnist Justice was a long time coming in the death of David Koschman, but…

R.J. Vanecko walks out of court, alone, after pleading guilty Friday in the death of David Koschman. | Tim Boyle/For Sun-Times Media

EDITORIAL: UP NEXT: WHAT ROLE DID POLITICS PLAY IN CASE?

Published Feb. 2, 2014 Justice in a democracy must be applied without favor, even in Chicago and even if your…

R.J. Vanecko walks out of court, alone, after pleading guilty Friday in the death of David Koschman. | Tim Boyle/For Sun-Times Media

Marin: Where were Daleys during plea?

R.J. Vanecko has always been alone in court. Surrounded by lawyers, yes. But otherwise, at every appearance, always alone.

Mark Brown

Brown: Justice finally in Koschman case

Justice was a long time coming in the death of David Koschman, but 10 years late or not, it was justice all the same.

Mark Brown

Brown: Will there be a trial?

The big question remaining: Will Vanecko go to trial?

Carol Marin

Marin: On verge of justice for Koschman

I wonder when it’s all over, will anyone involved ever say how deeply sorry they are.

Mark Brown

Brown: Jurors won’t have it easy

Jury will have its hands full with whatever evidence reaches them.

Carol Marin

Marin: Time we knew what happened

Retired cop right to question effort to permanently seal special prosecutor’s report.