South Cook News

Commissioner Sean Morrison commented on the media's coverage of a recent crime and its broader implications in a series of posts published on September 8 and 9, 2025. Morrison, who serves as a Cook County Commissioner, addressed issues related to selective reporting and judicial practices.

In his first post on September 8, Morrison stated: "3 thoughts;

1- ABC, the national spotlight placed on medias selective narrative on this story aside, Thank you for finally covering this horrid act!

2- A direct, yet obvious and expected result of the ideological soft on crime prosecutorial and judicial sentencing guideline https://t.co/TkA2XcEVqh". He expressed appreciation for ABC's coverage while criticizing what he perceives as selective narratives in media reporting. Morrison also attributed the incident to what he described as lenient prosecutorial and judicial sentencing guidelines.

Later that day, Morrison posted another message: "This is a big part of the problem https://t.co/4mxnMeqQLZ", highlighting his concerns about systemic issues contributing to crime.

On September 9, he added a brief comment: " https://t.co/HBE8y0wroQ", further drawing attention to content or developments he considered relevant.

Morrison has previously been vocal about public safety concerns in Cook County. His criticism reflects ongoing debates over criminal justice reform and sentencing practices in major urban areas across the United States. The discussion comes amid increased scrutiny of both media coverage and policy approaches to crime at local and national levels.