Lovelace’s case exemplifies a wide range of alleged misconduct by Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit over the past two decades. Leaders of the Special Prosecution Unit declined to comment for this series and did not respond to detailed written questions. Lovelace, 57, said he believes a lack of accountability is the fundamental structural flaw with Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit. “When it comes to the state Special Prosecution Unit, you don’t even have that.” Now practicing law in Texas, Lovelace represents defendants in postconviction hearings as he works to rebuild a life blown apart by Illinois’ Special Prosecution Unit.