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Laquan McDonald’s Killer, Already Released Early, Won’t Face Federal Charges Either

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke is a perfect example of how convicted killer cops can still evade…

Adriano Contreras

4/20/22 11:41AM

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Former Chicago Officer Jason Van Dyke Will Not Face Federal Charges in the Shooting Death of Laquan McDonald

Jason Van Dyke was released from prison on Feb. 3, serving less than half of his sentence.

Noah A. McGee

4/19/22 10:20AM

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Another Black Man Shot and Killed during a Mental Health Crisis

Local South Carolina activists are calling for disciplinary actions against the officer who shot and killed Irvin…

Kalyn Womack

3/21/22 2:32PM

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Updated: Former Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald Released Early, Chicago Activists Protest

McDonald's family called the shortened sentence a "slap on the wrist" and local activists are pushing for federal…

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Family of Laquan McDonald Demand for Federal Charges Against Former Chicago Officer Jason Van Dyke

Jason Van Dyke only served less than half of his near seven-year prison sentence

Noah A. McGee

1/28/22 12:00PM

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Former Chicago Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald in 2014 Will Be Released From Prison Early

Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated assault for the murder of the…

Noah A. McGee

1/18/22 1:30PM

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Defense Rests, Closing Arguments Begin in Jussie Smollett Trial

Smollett has continued to maintain his innocence, pleading not guilty to all six charges of disorderly conduct.

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The Audacity of Nope: Why Rahm Emanuel Keeps Trying to Make Rahm Emanuel Happen

The former Chicago mayor has been holding closed-door meetings with lawmakers ahead of his Senate confirmation…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

10/20/21 7:00PM

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Illinois AG To Investigate Joliet Police Department For Pattern of Abuses, Whistleblower Remains on Desk Duty

AG Kwame Raoul will not be investigating the death of Eric Lurry, but instead the entire department for covering up…

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AOC Reminds America That Rahm Emanuel Covered Up the Murder of 16-Year-Old Laquan McDonald. So Why Is Biden Still Kiki-ing With Him?

It's time for the former Chicago mayor to find a job in the private sector and give up trying to be in politics…

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

9/01/21 2:00PM

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Florida School District Drops Tamir Rice-Inspired Novel After Police Union Labels It 'Propaganda'

How dare we tell children anything close to the truth about race in America? That’s the takeaway after a Florida…

Maiysha Kai

5/11/21 4:00PM

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How You Can Honor George Floyd's Life With Real Police Reform, Explained

A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty. He is going to jail.

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‘Police Officers Don’t Have to Fight Fair’: Defense Attempts to Frame Derek Chauvin’s Actions as ‘Reasonable’ During Day 12 of Trial

The twelfth day of the trial of Derek Chauvin saw the defense begin to argue its case that the former Minneapolis…

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Chicago Cops Kill 13-Year Old, Calls Grow for City to Release Bodycam Video Amid Family’s Questions

Cops are still carrying on with cop shenanigans—including what they prefer to euphemistically describe as “police-inv…

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Rahm Emanuel Reportedly Being Considered for Biden's Cabinet, a Choice That Would Be a Slap in the Face to Black Voters

President-elect Joe Biden’s credentials in terms of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement haven’t been…

Ishena Robinson

11/21/20 10:15AM

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Where Are the Good Cops?

I want to believe there is a God.

Michael Harriot

10/11/19 10:30AM

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Chicago Police Board Fires 4 Officers Accused of Covering Up Laquan McDonald's Murder

An independent civilian board voted Thursday night to fire four Chicago police officers for their involvement in…

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Rahm Emanuel Is a Liar

The outgoing mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, is preparing for life outside of municipal governance by rewriting…

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Watch: New Showtime Documentary 16 Shots Explores Chicago Police Cover-Up of Laquan McDonald Murder

“This boy been shot—and it’s a lot of bullet holes in him.”

Tonja Renée Stidhum

5/14/19 12:01PM

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Former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke, Who Murdered Laquan McDonald, Catches a Beatdown in Federal Prison

To say that the sentence handed down to former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke for the murder of 17-year-old…

Monique Judge

2/14/19 11:19AM

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