CHICAGO - Should former police officers be allowed to profit from marijuana sales—after years of putting people behind bars for it?

That’s the debate unfolding in Chicago’s 40th Ward. Ald. Andre Vasquez rejected a dispensary proposal because most of its owners are retired police officers.

What we know:

The Kaneh Group, made up largely of retired Black Chicago police officers and other professionals, says it has followed every legal requirement and wants to give back to communities they once served.

The proposal would have brought Releaf Dispensary to 2415 W. Peterson Ave., but the plan was denied earlier this week.

The group’s pitch included community education events, a robust security system and a pledge to donate 5% of profits into a neighborhood trust overseen by residents.

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