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A murder convict’s bitter choice: Walk free or keep fighting to clear his name
8 minutes Posted Jul 30, 2026 at 10:40 pm.
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A deal offered by prosecutors would’ve required Ivy Kelly to admit guilt following a murder trial tainted by a corrupt detective and ineffective defense counsel. WBEZ’s reporter Chip Mitchell sat down with him in Cook County Jail … to see how he made his decision.
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