William Livingston, a 32-year-old man from Chicago, has been arrested again for allegedly assaulting two women, continuing a decades-long pattern of violent crimes. This incident, which occurred on June 12, has led to his arrest by the Chicago Police Department and U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, according to WGN. The alleged assault involved Livingston striking two women, a 29-year-old and a 40-year-old, which has resulted in two felony counts of aggravated battery in a public place.
Livingston’s history of violence against women is extensive. He previously assaulted Kathleen Miles, a mother of 11 children, in August 2025, knocking her unconscious with a single punch. Surveillance footage captured the attack, showing Livingston approaching Miles from behind before striking her. Following this attack, he was charged with several felony counts of aggravated battery. His criminal record includes multiple arrests over the past decade, with charges stemming from similar incidents.
One of the most alarming incidents in Livingston’s history occurred in 2022 when he allegedly attacked Cami Blechschmidt, a DePaul University student, while she was waiting for a Lyft ride after visiting a nearby Starbucks. Blechschmidt reported that she felt a hand in her pocket, turned her head, and was punched in the face by Livingston. Police apprehended him within 15 minutes of the alleged assault, and it was later revealed that he had attacked four women within 22 minutes. This led to four additional felony charges of aggravated battery against him.
Authorities have expressed concern about Livingston’s repeated offenses, noting that he has been charged multiple times over the past decade and has shown no signs of changing his behavior. The Cook County State Attorney’s Office has stated that they evaluate each case based on its merits and the applicable law, seeking pre-trial detention for dangerous individuals. In 2025, Livingston was granted pre-trial detention following his first court appearance, indicating the severity of his offenses.
Despite the repeated arrests and charges, critics argue that Livingston’s continued presence in the community highlights a failure in the justice system to effectively contain such individuals. Blechschmidt, a victim of his attacks, has publicly stated that she believes Livingston is a repeat offender and that authorities are not taking the necessary steps to keep him away from the public. The Chicago Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service have not yet responded to requests for comment on this case, leaving the public waiting for further information.