Chicago Man’s Alarming Criminal Past
A Chicago man, Lawrence Reed, arrested for allegedly setting a train passenger ablaze, boasts a troubling record of 72 prior arrests, including eight felonies. On November 17, he ignited gasoline on 26-year-old Bethany MaGee, who now faces severe burns. This incident underscores failures in the criminal justice and mental health systems, prompting urgent discussions about public safety and reform.