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  • Laquan McDonald. A Black child in sepia tone smiles at the camera.

    Watch the Trailer for Laquan McDonald Documentary, '16 Shots'

    The Showtime documentary will examine the 17-year-old’s murder at the hands of the Chicago Police Department and the subsequent cover-up.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 15, 2019 1:08PM EDT
    Black man in yellow jacket with fist up, holding black and white sign that reads, "Black lives matter." Crowd surrounds him.

    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.

    Kenrya Rankin Jan 18, 2019 11:21PM EST
    Black person in black shirt and blue denim vest with multicolored pins holds white sign with black text

    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 Oct 5, 2018 3:05PM 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 Sep 17, 2018 1:43PM EDT
    Black person in black shirt and blue denim vest with multicolored pins holds white sign with black text

    Laquan McDonald Cover-up Case Gets Yet Another Judge

    Cook County associate judge Domenica Stephenson is now the third judge to oversee Thomas Gaffney, David March and Joseph Walsh’s trial for allegedly protecting Laquan McDonald’s killer, Jason Van Dyke.

    Sameer Rao Jul 19, 2017 2:01PM EDT
    People in black, grey, blue and green clothes carry black signs with purple lights in front of grey city street and brown buildings

    3 Chicago Cops Indicted in Cover-up of Laquan McDonald Shooting

    Thomas Gaffney, David March and Joseph Walsh each face felony conspiracy, misconduct and obstruction of justice charges for their alleged role in protecting former officer Jason Van Dyke.

    Sameer Rao Jun 28, 2017 11:44AM EDT
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