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Chicago lifeguard accused of shooting dead a 15-year-old at neighborhood pool

Charles Leto, 55, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated discharge of a firearm

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$9 million wrongful conviction payout for a 1991 murder case tainted by CPD detective who is married to a judge

Patrick Prince said he spent 28 years in prison for a 1991 murder he confessed to only after he was beaten by Kriston Kato, a retired detective who is married to Judge Mary Brosnahan.

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Concerned about a cover up after woman was hit by police SUV, activist notches legal victory that could result in $720,000 ruling

After battling in court for body-cam footage that showed a Chicago police SUV barreling into Martina Standley in 2019, activist William Calloway kept pushing for evidence the police department was acting in bad faith.

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Laquan McDonald’s grandmother slams federal prosecutors for not charging Jason Van Dyke

Tracey Hunter says prosecutors never called her or her daughter, Tina Hunter, McDonald’s mother, about the decision.

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First Thing: Russia has begun battle to seize east of Ukraine, says Zelenskiy

Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas, Ukrainian president says in video address

The Guardian - UK

Van Dyke avoids federal charges in Laquan McDonald's death

Federal authorities say they will not criminally charge Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer convicted of murder in the 2014 shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald

The Independent UK

Feds announce they won’t pursue case against former Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke in shooting of Laquan McDonald

CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors will not bring any case against the former Chicago police officer who killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, U.S. Attorney John Lausch’s office announced Monday.

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No federal charges against Jason Van Dyke, U.S. Attorney John Lausch announces

“There is a significant prospect that a second prosecution would diminish the important results already achieved,” Lausch’s office said in a statement.

Chicago Sun-Times

In wake of Jason Van Dyke case, Kim Foxx's pledge to seek more special prosecutors has not come to pass

CHICAGO — Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx was elected in 2016 as a reform candidate, knocking out incumbent Anita Alvarez after harshly criticizing the way she handled charges in 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s fatal shooting by on-duty Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke.

Chicago Tribune

Outrage over Jason Van Dyke’s release not necessary

Van Dyke was charged, convicted and sentenced to 81 months in prison for the fatal 2014 shooting. He was released early because of "good time" just like other eligible prisoners.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s what Jason Van Dyke’s life will be like on parole in Illinois, which has some of the strictest rules in the nation

Although ex-inmates often land back in prison, one expert said "I would be surprised if Van Dyke, a white former police officer, has the same experience as the average returning resident, who is likely a lower-income, Black or Brown person reconnecting with loved ones after years locked up."

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Van Dyke protesters fined $200 each, ordered to stay away

Nine people arrested inside the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago demanding federal charges against former Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke have ben ordered by a federal judge to stay away from the building for 60 days and pay $200 fines

The Independent UK

Chicago activists want federal charges for Jason Van Dyke

Chicago community organizers are vowing to continue protests calling for federal charges against Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer released from a state prison Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald

The Independent UK

Arrested protesters demanding federal charges against Jason Van Dyke say they have no plans to stop

The "Laquan Nine" were arrested Thursday after linking arms inside the Federal Building in the Loop.

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On Jason Van Dyke case, why is U.S. attorney’s office silent on civil rights charges?

The ex-Chicago cop’s early release from prison after his murder conviction for killing Laquan McDonald puts the spotlight on federal prosecutors over calls for such charges.

The Independent UK

Activists arrested at federal building after release of police officer who killed Laquan McDonald

Jason van Dyke served less than half his sentence for shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times

Chicago Tribune

Protesters raise voices in Chicago Loop after ex-cop Jason Van Dyke, convicted in shooting of Laquan McDonald, leaves prison

CHICAGO — Just after midnight Thursday, as the wind blew whirls of snow around a remote downstate prison, one of Illinois’ highest-profile prisoners walked out of custody under the cover of darkness.

Chicago Sun-Times

Protesters arrested calling for federal charges against Van Dyke: ‘We’re gonna shut down the entire city of Chicago’

The protesters who were detained were among a larger group who delivered a letter to U.S. Attorney John Lausch demanding federal civil rights charges against the former officer, who was released from state custody hours earlier.

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The Independent UK

Jason Van Dyke: White officer who murdered 17-year-old Laquan McDonald is released three years early

NCAAP president says ‘unfair and inequitable favour given to law enforcement’

The Guardian - US

Officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison after barely three years

Jason Van Dyke, a white police officer who murdered the Black teenager, was sentenced to 81 months but freed early for good behavior

Chicago Sun-Times

Trial and conviction of ex-cop Jason Van Dyke for the murder of Laquan McDonald

Ex-Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from custody Thursday morning after serving more than three years in prison for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke served under half...

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke released from prison for murder of Laquan McDonald — to public outcry for him to be back behind bars

Ex-Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was released from custody Thursday morning after serving more than three years in prison for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald.

Chicago Tribune

Ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke expected to be released from custody Thursday; Mayor Lori Lightfoot issues statement

CHICAGO — Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke is expected to be out of prison Thursday after serving a little more than three years behind bars for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald, a shooting that roiled the city and has left a mixed legacy of reform.

Chicago Tribune

Ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke released from custody after serving 3 1/4 years for murder of Laquan McDonald

CHICAGO — Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke was released from state prison Thursday after serving a little more than three years behind bars for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald, a shooting that roiled the city and has left a mixed legacy of reform.

Chicago Sun-Times

Feds were investigating Jason Van Dyke in 2014. Why didn’t they charge him?

On the day of his release from prison for the murder of Laquan McDonald, activists are calling for federal charges that could send Jason Van Dyke back to prison.

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