Suburban man accused of attacking father
(MCT) — A southwest suburban man with a history of violence was denied bail in Cook County court Thursday after being charged with trying to strangle his 78-year-old father in their home.
A spokesman with the sheriff's office said Mark Williamson, 46, of the 9200 block of West 143rd Street in unincorporated Cook County near Orland Park, is charged with felony attempted first-degree murder and felony aggravated battery.
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