Chicago mayor to skip slain officer’s funeral

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson decided not to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez on Monday after a back-and-forth with Martinez's family— who had asked him not to attend.
Dem Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asked not to attend murdered cop’s funeral
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will not attend the funeral of slain Officer Enrique Martinez on Monday — honoring the family’s wishes that politicians steer clear of the service. Johnson initially planned to attend but made an about-face following backlash for failing to respect the grieving family’s request.
Chicago mayor to skip slain officer’s funeral after all
Mayor Brandon Johnson reversed course Saturday and announced he will not attend a slain cop’s funeral after the officer’s family told him to stay away. Johnson’s office had said Friday he would go to the funeral for Officer Enrique Martinez,
Chicago mayor won't attend fallen officer’s funeral at family’s request
Mayor Brandon Johnson no longer plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at the request of the officer's family.
Mayor Johnson changes plans, will not attend funeral for Officer Enrique Martinez
In a statement, Mayor Johnson said he would not attend the funeral at the request of Officer Martinez's family.
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