Local Man Faces New Charges After Lincoln Park Attack, Latest Incident in Troubling Pattern of Violent Encounters.
William Livingston, 32, has a history of violent behavior towards women, which recently caught up with him after an unprovoked attack on June 12th in the 2700 block of North Clark Street in Lincoln Park. Two women, aged 29 and 40, were punched by Livingston, sparking concerns about how the criminal justice system addresses the mental health of repeat offenders.
Livingston has been arrested at least 14 times since 2012, with five convictions for assaulting law enforcement officers and eight charges related to punching women in the face. In one incident, he was accused of cold-cocking a 56-year-old woman, Kathleen Miles, in Lake Villa, leaving her unconscious on the sidewalk.
Miles was hospitalized with a concussion and broken bones after being attacked by Livingston in August. He was facing felony charges for aggravated battery but was recently charged again, this latest incident prompting calls for improved mental health services and support for repeat offenders.
Livingston's case highlights the need for more effective strategies to address violent behavior and provide adequate treatment options for individuals with serious mental health issues. As authorities work to connect the dots between Livingston's past behavior and his recent charges, one thing is clear: he faces significant challenges ahead if he hopes to change his ways and make amends for his actions.
William Livingston, 32, has a history of violent behavior towards women, which recently caught up with him after an unprovoked attack on June 12th in the 2700 block of North Clark Street in Lincoln Park. Two women, aged 29 and 40, were punched by Livingston, sparking concerns about how the criminal justice system addresses the mental health of repeat offenders.
Livingston has been arrested at least 14 times since 2012, with five convictions for assaulting law enforcement officers and eight charges related to punching women in the face. In one incident, he was accused of cold-cocking a 56-year-old woman, Kathleen Miles, in Lake Villa, leaving her unconscious on the sidewalk.
Miles was hospitalized with a concussion and broken bones after being attacked by Livingston in August. He was facing felony charges for aggravated battery but was recently charged again, this latest incident prompting calls for improved mental health services and support for repeat offenders.
Livingston's case highlights the need for more effective strategies to address violent behavior and provide adequate treatment options for individuals with serious mental health issues. As authorities work to connect the dots between Livingston's past behavior and his recent charges, one thing is clear: he faces significant challenges ahead if he hopes to change his ways and make amends for his actions.
this is so disturbing 
14 times arrested in like 13 yrs already? that's a whole lot of warning signs being ignored 
and now the system is just finally starting to catch up with him? how many lives has he put at risk by now? it's not about punishment, it's about getting help for these people who are clearly struggling 
mental health services should be prioritized over arrests all day, every day 
. It's crazy how his mental health issues aren't being taken seriously enough, ya know? Like, he's been accused of assault multiple times and got lucky with felony charges last time around 
. But now he's facing even more serious consequences for this latest attack 
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. It's not just about throwing him in jail and hoping he changes his ways, we need better support and treatment options 
. We can't just focus on punishment all the time, we gotta think about how to prevent these situations from happening in the first place 
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. We need to do better as a society to support survivors and create safer communities 
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... i mean, 14 times since 2012 is wild, he should've gotten help by now lol. his history of assault charges is wild, punching women in the face like it's no big deal 
. We need better mental health services for repeat offenders like Livingston. It's not just about locking 'em up, it's about giving 'em the support they need to change their ways 
. This guy's got some serious work to do before he can even think about making amends 
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, I'm not surprised to hear about another attack from him. He's got a long history of violent behavior towards women and it's crazy that the system has allowed this to happen so many times 
like it's no big deal 
. He's been arrested so many times, you'd think they'd have taken care of him by now 
. I mean, what's the point of having a mental health program if someone's just gonna keep getting booked 
? They need more than just treatment options, they need support 
. Like, actual support, not just throwing 'em in a cage and hoping for the best 
. It's time for some real change, fam 
. The fact that he's been arrested 14 times and still can't seem to get his act together is concerning 
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anyw its just frustrating that this guy keeps getting another chance without showing any signs of change 
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What kind of system lets this guy continue to slip through the cracks? 
. and now they're throwing mental health at him because he attacked two women... newsflash: that's still a crime 
. We need to invest in programs that help people address their underlying issues and learn how to manage their emotions.