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Outrage After Judge Releases Suspect in Subway Attack

2/7/2026

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Bethany MaGee, 26, was severely burned in a subway attack on the Blue Line in November 2025.
MaGee was discharged from a Chicago hospital.
Judge Teresa Molina-Gonzalez released Lawrence Reed despite prosecutors' warnings about his violent history and 72 prior arrests.
Outrage followed the release decision.
Reed faces terrorism and arson charges, with a potential life sentence if convicted.

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Story summary

Bethany MaGee, 26, was severely burned in a subway attack on the Blue Line in November 2025.
MaGee was discharged from a Chicago hospital.
Judge Teresa Molina-Gonzalez released Lawrence Reed despite prosecutors' warnings about his violent history and 72 prior arrests.
Outrage followed the release decision.
Reed faces terrorism and arson charges, with a potential life sentence if convicted.