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CHICAGO — It’s a felony to attack a paramedic, yet many first responders say the threat of being injured by someone they are trying to help is real.
A man has been sentenced to jail time for attacking a paramedic, and his sentence is being seen as a real victory for all first responders.
On Tuesday, a Cook County judge sentenced a man to six months in jail. While it’s not a great deal of time, for the paramedic he attacked and other victims, it is at least time.
Read full story: Jorge Castaneda sentenced to 6 months in jail for attack on Chicago paramedic Julie Burke