In re Jusufi

This claim arises out of an alleged crime that took place on November 5, 1973, at 212 S. LaSalle Street, Aurora. The Claimant seeks compensation under the provisions of the Crime Victims Compensation Act, (Ill. Rev.Stat., 1973, Chapter 70, Section 71, et seq.) (hereafter referred to as the "Act”).

The issues in this case are whether (1) the assault on the Claimant was provoked by him, (2) the injuries received were the proximate result of the criminal assault, and (3) whether the Claimant cooperated fully with the law enforcement officials in the apprehension and prosecution of the assailant.

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