"Ruthhart, Bill; Perez Jr., Juan (January 15, 2016).
The $5 million award was in advance of any legal action from the victim's family. '"The media characterized the emails as calling into question the "independence" of the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA), an agency approved by Chicago City Hall in 2007 to investigate allegations of police misconduct and made up entirely of civilian members.Scott Ando, the former head of the IPRA who was fired by Emanuel in December, concurred that the mayor's office never interfered in the agency's investigations.
Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
"Trust in the Chicago Police Department is broken. McDonald is struck 16 times.But that is not the story officers shared with the public on October 20.After speaking to the officers involved, longtime Chicago Police Department spokesman and now Fraternal Order of Police spokesman Pat Camden faced news cameras. "I do believe we were misled," said Brookins.
""I thought the officers were under attack," Van Dyke said.Gleason told the jury Thursday, "We know the defendant contemplated the decision to shoot Laquan before he even got out of his vehicle. "Defense attorney Herbert, in his closing, sought to discount a piece of evidence at the center of the case: video of the shooting. "The Chicago Police Department is standing with an officer we think acted as an officer," he said. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.FACE OFF - Protesters make their way to Michigan Avenue and are headed northbound now.
"When Van Dyke took the stand Tuesday, Gleason asked about a statement he made to his partner as they approached the shooting scene: "Oh my God, we're going to have to shoot the guy. Sweeney, Annie; Meisner, Jason (November 25, 2014). Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.FACE OFF - Protesters make their way to Michigan Avenue and are headed northbound now. But of course, he didn't do the right thing. "When Van Dyke took the stand Tuesday, Gleason asked about a statement he made to his partner as they approached the shooting scene: "Oh my God, we're going to have to shoot the guy. There was no need for significant delay. "I felt compelled in the interest of public safety to announce these state charges today," she said.Van Dyke posted bail Monday night and is out of jail. Members of the jury later told reporters that Van Dyke's testimony was not credible and seemed rehearsed. Or at least the guy who finally, for once in his life, did the right thing.Emanuel has since created the Task Force on Police Accountability to review current training and oversight for Chicago's police officers.There is no legal mechanism to force Emanuel's resignation.On December 1, 2015, the city announced that there was a video of a fatal police shooting that took place on October 12, 2014.On December 30, 2015, Emanuel announced sweeping reforms within the police department, including new police training for handling tense situations and equipping every officer with a Taser, to be used to control suspects. "Meisner, Jason; Walberg, Matthew (December 2, 2015). The effects of the release of the Laquan McDonald video are still being felt today and will be for years to come. "Ruthhart, Bill; St. Clair, Stacy; Chase, John (December 31, 2015).
"Goudie, Chuck; Markoff, Barb (December 17, 2015).
In a news conference, Alvarez explained she had intended to charge Van Dyke for months but moved up her decision because of the timing of the video release.
Van Dyke, 40, was the first Chicago police officer to be charged with first-degree murder since 1980.The officer faces between four and 20 years in prison and is eligible for probation for the second-degree murder conviction, prosecutor Joseph McMahon said.
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