Chicago Police Probe Possible Sexual Assault Involving Disabled Teen Janise Harris and Her ‘Friends’

Chicago Police Probe Possible Sexual Assault Involving Disabled Teen Janise Harris and Her ‘Friends’
Chicago Police Department Officer Jose Jara speaks at a press conference, in Chicago, Ill., on July 24, 2019. Chicago Police Department/Facebook
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
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There are growing fears a disturbing physical attack on a disabled Illinois teenager may have included sexual assault, authorities revealed on July 24.

Chicago Police Department (CPD) is investigating whether Janise Harris, 15, was subjected to any form of sexual abuse while she was away from home. She was away for five days, spending time with peers who claimed to be her friends.

Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
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Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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