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What Happens After Federal or State Agents Target You in Chicago
In Chicago, possession of child pornography investigations are rarely random. Most begin with federal or state law enforcement identifying online activity tied to an internet protocol address. Agencies such as Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI, and the Illinois State Police frequently coordinate investigations throughout Cook County and surrounding areas. By the time a search warrant is executed at a residence in neighborhoods such as Ravenswood, the South Loop, or Jefferson Park, investigators often believe they have already linked digital activity to that location.
