Laquan McDonald Cover-Up Brings Down Chicago Police Chief Garry McCarthy
Chicago Police chief Garry McCarthy has been fired after evidence of a police cover-up of Laquan McDonald’s death lead to widespread Black Friday protests.
Rahm Is Wrong: Officer Who Killed Laquan McDonald Represents Chicago Police
Before releasing a video of white cop killing black teen Laquan McDonald, Chicago’s Mayor insisted the officer was not representative of the city’s police.
After Coverup Fails, Chicago Cop Charged With Murder Of Laquan McDonald
The case against Jason Van Dyke marks the first time in Chicago’s history that a police officer faces criminal charges for an on-duty shooting.
Homan Square Lawsuit: Chicago Police Allegedly Abused & Framed Black Men for Drug Offenses
Three black men from Chicago sued police officers and the city of Chicago for detaining them at Homan Square and subsequently framing them for manufacturing and delivering heroin. The lawsuit, which the People’s Law Office filed on October 19 [PDF], is one of a handful of complaints brought against police