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Donne Trotter

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Chicago

April 24, 2013

Donne Trotter Pleads Guilty To Reckless Conduct in O'Hare Gun Case

Charges against gun-toting state Sen. Donne Trotter were downgraded in exchange for his plea.

Belmont Cragin

March 12, 2013

Alleged Gun-Packing State Senator Back in Court

Sen. Donne Trotter was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he brought a gun into O'Hare Airport.

Chicago

January 29, 2013

Former Candidate Trotter Throws Support to Kelly in Congressional Race

Robin Kelly received the endorsement of state Sen. Donne Trotter in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

Chicago

January 17, 2013

Case Against Sen. Donne Trotter Moves Forward

A judge ruled that prosecutors can pursue a case against Trotter, who allegedly brought a gun to O'Hare.

Chicago

December 12, 2012

State Sen. Trotter Still Plans Run for Jackson Jr.'s Seat

Despite O'Hare gun charge, Trotter said he's the best man to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

South Shore (above 79th)

December 10, 2012

Hutchinson Offers Veiled Criticism of Trotter, Jackson

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson attacked the legacy of corruption in the 2nd Congressional District.

South Shore (above 79th)

December 07, 2012

Trotter's Moonlighting Alibi Puts Security Firm in Crosshairs Of Probe

Trotter's gun charge, second job lands Allpoints Security in the crosshairs of state investigation.

Chicago

December 06, 2012

State Sen. Trotter's Gun Not Registered, Prosecutors Say

Trotter's bail was set at $25,000 on charges he tried to bring a .25-caliber Beretta on to a plane.