Jason Van Dyke

Black man in yellow jacket with fist up, holding black and white sign that reads, "Black lives matter." Crowd surrounds him.
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 18, 2019 11:21PM EST

Jason Van Dyke Sentenced to 6 Years, 9 Months for Murdering Laquan McDonald

The former Chicago Police Department officer could be back on the street in just over three years.
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Kenrya Rankin  Oct 5, 2018 3:05PM EDT

Jury Finds Jason Van Dyke Guilty of Murdering Laquan McDonald

The former Chicago Police Department officer shot the Black teenager 16 times as he was retreating.
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 17, 2018 1:43PM EDT

Watch as Jason Van Dyke Stands Trial for Killing Laquan McDonald

The White officer faces six counts of first-degree murder for shooting the retreating Black teen 16 times.
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 24, 2017 12:29PM EDT

Officer Who Killed Laquan McDonald Indicted on 16 Additional Charges

“In a moment of leniency, [a jury] may decide to convict him of aggravated battery instead.”
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Sameer Rao  Oct 24, 2016 2:03PM EDT

Vic Mensa Survives Police Violence in Provocative New '16 Shots' Video

The rapper’s new video, which premiered as a Tidal exclusive this weekend, features snippets from the video of Laquan McDonald’s death at the hands of former Chicago Police Department officer Jason Van Dyke.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 30, 2016 12:49PM EDT

Witness to Laquan McDonald's Death Says Police Pressured Her to Change Story

Alma Benitez’s filed a federal lawsuit alleging intentional coverup and intimidation by officers who asked her about the police-involved shooting.
Sameer Rao  Aug 18, 2016 1:10PM EDT

7 Chicago Cops Implicated in Alleged Cover-Up of Laquan McDonald Shooting

Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson recommended that they be fired for filing false reports that contradict the infamous video of former officer Jason Van Dyke killing McDonald.
Sameer Rao  Jun 6, 2016 3:49PM EDT

ICYMI: Listen to Vic Mensa's Heavy-Hitting Ode to Laquan McDonald, '16 Shots'

The Chicago MC premiered the track on Ebro Darden’s Beats 1 radio show last week before it appeared on his surprise EP, “There’s A Lot Going On.”  
Kenrya Rankin  May 6, 2016 11:43AM EDT

Anita Alvarez Asks Court to Appoint Special Prosecutor in Laquan McDonald Case

After months of protests and a lost election, the state’s attorney finally recused herself from prosecuting the police officer who shot the Black teenager 16 times.
Kenrya Rankin  Apr 1, 2016 3:17PM EDT

Chicago Police Union Hires Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald

Jason Van Dyke was suspended without pay following his indictment for shooting the teenager 16 times.
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 16, 2016 11:45AM EDT

#ByeAnita: Chicago Voters Oust State's Attorney Anita Alvarez

Challenger Kim Foxx beat out incumbent Alvarez—who infamously waited a full year to indict the Chicago Police officer who killed Laquan McDonald—for the Democratic nomination in Cook County.
Sameer Rao  Mar 1, 2016 11:45AM EST

You Need to Watch Vic Mensa Perform '16 Shots' at #JUSTICEFORFLINT

Mensa premiered the song—named for the number of times Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke shot Laquan McDonald—at Blackout for Human Rights’ #JUSTICEFORFLINT event. 
Sameer Rao  Dec 14, 2015 1:13PM EST

WATCH: Chance The Rapper Makes History as First Independent Artist to Perform on SNL

The acclaimed Chicago-bred rapper and singer referenced Jason Van Dyke and his killing of Lacquan McDonald during his SNL debut.   
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 1, 2015 2:34PM EST

Chicago Top Cop Fired, Nation Asks: Who Else Covered Up Laquan McDonald’s Death?

Critics said it’s not enough and call for Chicago mayor to step down, too, via #ResignRahm tweets.
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 25, 2015 12:11PM EST

News Site Posts Gif of Laquan McDonald's Killing, Internet Revolts

The Daily Beast thought it would be good journalism to turn the police shooting death of a 17-year-old Black boy into an animated gif.