murder of laquan mcdonald
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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.
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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 charges against the former officer.
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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 17-year-old teenager in 2014
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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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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 civil rights abuses by officers.