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Ex-Chicago Cop Avoids Federal Charges In Laquan McDonald’s Death
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Ex-Chicago Cop Avoids Federal Charges In Laquan McDonald’s Death

Jason Van Dyke served less than half of his 81 month sentence before he was released from prison in February 2022.
By Bry'onna Mention · Apr 19, 2022
Ex-Officer Who Fatally Shot Laquan McDonald Granted Early Release From Prison
In Defense of Black Lives · News

Ex-Officer Who Fatally Shot Laquan McDonald Granted Early Release From Prison

Former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was released on good behavior
By Ashlee Banks · Feb 4, 2022
Chicago Police Board Has Fired 4 Officers For Covering Up Murder Of Laquan McDonald
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Chicago Police Board Has Fired 4 Officers For Covering Up Murder Of Laquan McDonald

The board ordered Sgt. Stephen Franko, Officer Janet Mondragon, Officer Daphne Sebastian and Officer Ricardo Viramontes to be "discharged from the Chicago Police Department."
By Paula Rogo · Jul 21, 2019
Ex-Cop Responsible For Killing Laquan McDonald, Attacked In Prison
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Ex-Cop Responsible For Killing Laquan McDonald, Attacked In Prison

Jason Van Dyke was moved to an out of state prison in Connecticut where he suffered minor injuries following an attack by a fellow inmate.
By Tanya A. Christian · Feb 15, 2019
Community Devastated By Short Sentence Handed To Police Officer That Killed Laquan McDonald
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Community Devastated By Short Sentence Handed To Police Officer That Killed Laquan McDonald

Many are angry with the six-year-sentence given to Jason Van Dyke, who shot and killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
By Paula Rogo · Jan 20, 2019
#JusticeForLaquan: Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To 6 Years For 2014 Shooting Of Laquan McDonald
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#JusticeForLaquan: Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To 6 Years For 2014 Shooting Of Laquan McDonald

Jason Van Dyke, who is White, fatally shot McDonald after he spotted the 17-year-old walking down the street with a small knife in his hand.
By Paula Rogo · Jan 19, 2019
Three Chicago Police Officers Acquitted In Laquan McDonald Cover-Up
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Three Chicago Police Officers Acquitted In Laquan McDonald Cover-Up

By Yesha Callahan · Jan 17, 2019
Chicago Cops To Face Trial After Allegedly Covering Up Shooting Death of Laquan McDonald
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Chicago Cops To Face Trial After Allegedly Covering Up Shooting Death of Laquan McDonald

Detective David March and Officers Joseph Walsh and Thomas Gaffney are facing charges of conspiracy in the alleged coverup of Laquan McDonald's shooting death.
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 27, 2018
Jason Van Dyke, Cop Convicted of Murder, Transferred To Jail Outside Of Chicago
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Jason Van Dyke, Cop Convicted of Murder, Transferred To Jail Outside Of Chicago

Jason Van Dyke was transferred to Rock Island County Jail some 100 miles outside of Chicago for his own safety.
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 10, 2018
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#JusticeForLaquan: Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder In 2014 Execution Of Laquan McDonald

By Kirsten West Savali · Oct 5, 2018
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