Sentencing underway for man convicted of stabbing Chicago pregnant woman, killing her son
In June, a jury found Crosetti Brand, 39, guilty after was charged with 17 counts, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery, home invasion and domestic battery.
Prosecutors said Brand attacked his ex-girlfriend, Laterria Smith, 33, and her son, Jayden Perkins, just one day after being released from jail in March of 2024.
Smith is now suing the government agencies that released Brand from jail. Smith was critically wounded but survived.
This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
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