Family of Abnerd Joseph shares their pain and impatience, calling for criminal charges in his death

“It is impossible to understand the level of grief that the Abnerd Joseph family feels, because not only do they continue to mourn the loss of this high-potential young man, but their grief is overlaid with a firm belief that he did not need to die, that something very wrong went down in that building and that Abnerd should still be alive. He needed and deserved help that night and got vigilante justice instead,” said Romanucci & Blandin Founding Partner Antonio M. Romanucci.  

“Abnerd Joseph was a very good man who devoted his life to inspiring kids and being a family member and friend. The loss here remains immense, and the frustration is growing that after eleven months of waiting for answers on criminal charges are sparse. We call on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to do the right thing before she leaves office and ensure criminal charges are filed in this case,” said Romanucci & Blandin Partner Jason J. Friedl.

“Why has the person who shot someone who cared so much not been charged in 347 days?  Why does it seem that my brother’s life is being forgotten or held to a lesser standard than others? Why can’t we get answers? Why can’t we get justice? Why can’t Abnerd get justice? I’m tired of why.  Our mother is tired of why.  My brothers and sisters are tired of why,” said Jay Charles, brother of Abnerd Joseph.