PEORIA — Kyle Wright was arrested 18 months ago as part of a large federal crackdown on cocaine trafficking in McLean County. On Thursday, he shook hands with the nation's top prosecutor and gave him a copy of his graduation speech from a unique program in Peoria aimed at keeping low-level offenders like Wright out of prison.In front of his parents, his girlfriend, his children, dozens of supporters and U.S.
Attorney General Eric Holder In Peoria; Impressed With Federal Courts Program
Andy Kravetz, Journal Star
Thu, 11/14/2013 - 9:40am
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