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Jul 17, 2026
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Chicago’s Soft on Crime Policies Come Home to Roost for Governor Pritzker

By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of The DeVory Darkins Show.

Imagine waking up to find a convicted felon wandering around your backyard. For Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, this was a harsh reality when a trespasser was found on his property, highlighting the consequences of the state’s soft on crime policies. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the effectiveness of these policies and the impact they have on public safety.

Background on the Incident

The trespasser, 46-year-old Dwayne Milton, was released under the Safety Act, a law passed by Governor Pritzker that aims to reduce recidivism rates by providing alternative sentencing options. However, critics argue that the law has led to an increase in crime, as offenders are released back into the community without adequate supervision or support.

According to DeVory Darkins, host of The DeVory Darkins Show, ‘This type of story is another affirmation on why we should always speak out against soft on crime policies, sanctuary city policies, because they do not lead to positive outcomes. In fact, they lead to situations like this and some of the time they lead to fatal outcomes.’

Consequences of Soft on Crime Policies

The incident at the Governor’s mansion is just one example of the problems caused by soft on crime policies. These policies prioritize the rights of offenders over the safety of law-abiding citizens, leading to an increase in crime and a decrease in public safety. As DeVory Darkins noted, ‘What do I mean by that? Democrats would have you believe conservatives want to throw men like this in the trash. No, we don’t. What we want to do is keep people safe. That’s the number one responsibility elected representatives have.’

Closing Synthesis

The incident at the Illinois Governor’s mansion serves as a wake-up call for the need to reevaluate the state’s soft on crime policies. As the debate continues, one thing is clear: public safety must be the top priority. The consequences of inaction will only lead to more incidents like the one at the Governor’s mansion, putting innocent lives at risk. The full episode of The DeVory Darkins Show is available on OBBM Network TV.


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Full episode available here through July 22, 2026 — a highlight clip replaces this player after that.

Watch The DeVory Darkins Show on OBBM Network TV: https://media.obbmnetwork.tv/embed/tv.html#series/the-devory-darkins-show

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