by Chicago, Illinois — A man with a long history of violent attacks on women has been arrested again, marking nearly ten years of repeated encounters with law enforcement. 32-year-old William Livingston was taken into custody on November 12 by the Chicago Police Department alongside the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, according to reporting from WANE.
Arrest Linked to June Assault on Two Women
Authorities say Livingston’s most recent arrest stems from a June 12 incident in which he allegedly struck two women, ages 29 and 40, in a public setting. Court filings indicate he now faces two felony counts of aggravated battery in a public place, adding to a long record of violent crimes committed across the city.
Investigators report that the June attack showed similarities to earlier assaults attributed to Livingston — sudden, unprovoked, and targeting unsuspecting women in everyday situations.
Prior Violent Attack Left Mother of 11 Unconscious
The November arrest is far from Livingston’s first encounter with police. In one earlier case, he allegedly attacked Kathleen Miles, a mother of 11, while she was walking to a train station on August 19. Surveillance footage, captured Livingston approaching Miles from behind before punching her with enough force to knock her unconscious.
“All I can think of is it takes so much anger to hit someone with so much force,” Miles told. “There’s no way to be prepared for this.”
Livingston was arrested following that incident and charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery, one felony count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and one misdemeanor charge.
At the time, his history already included seven prior arrests over a ten-year span, many involving similar allegations of random, violent attacks.
DePaul University Student Among Earlier Victims
In 2022, Livingston was accused of attacking DePaul University student Cami Blechschmidt as she waited for a rideshare outside a Starbucks. According to reports, the assault happened without warning.
“I felt a hand in my pocket, turned my head, and he punched me directly in the face,” Blechschmidt told.
Police apprehended Livingston approximately 15 minutes after the assault, and investigators determined he had allegedly attacked four women in a 22-minute span that same afternoon. He was charged with four felony counts of aggravated battery.
The rapid sequence of assaults reinforced concerns among community members that Livingston represented an escalating threat.
Prosecutors Defend Approach as New Charges Filed
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office issued a statement to Fox News Digital, noting that decisions on detention and prosecution are guided strictly by evidence and legal standards.
“When appropriate, prosecutors seek pre-trial detention for dangerous individuals who pose a danger to the community,” the office stated. “At the defendant’s first court appearance in August 2025, our office filed a petition for detention that was granted by the court.”
Prosecutors confirmed that Livingston has now been charged in connection with a new case related to a July 2025 incident, and he remains in custody at the Cook County Jail.
A Long Pattern of Assaults Raises Community Concerns
Livingston’s record extends back to 2015, when he faced his first aggravated assault charge. Additional arrests followed in 2016 and 2017, creating what victims and community members describe as a pattern of escalating violence.
Blechschmidt, reflecting on her experience, previously expressed frustration with the repeated releases.
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“I think that he’s definitely a repeat offender,” she told. “They’re not doing anything to keep him in.”
Law enforcement agencies, including the Chicago Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service, have not commented further on the latest arrest as investigations continue.
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