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Laquan McDonald: Officers Cleared of Shooting Cover-up

"This is not justice," said Reverend Marvin Hunter, the great-uncle of slain teenager Laquan McDonald.

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Threats Against Chicago Cop and Family Before Verdict

As Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke awaited his fate, threats against the cop and his kin were still being investigated and city schools were bracing for potential civil unrest.

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Van Dyke Found Guilty in Shooting of Laquan McDonald

Jurors deliberated fewer than eight hours before reaching a verdict. Van Dyke now faces up to life in prison.

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Trial of Cop Who Fatally Shot Laquan McDonald Begins

Jason Van Dyke, a white Chicago police officer who fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times in October 2014, is standing trial accused of murder.

Opinion

Why Police Who Turn Off Their Cams Should Be Punished

An unlawful Chicago cop shooting would have been ignored had it not been for recordings.

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Chicago Covers Up Police Videos, Attorneys Charge

"Most police officers are great, but the real problem is even beyond what goes on in these videos. It is the cover up."

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Chicago Cop in 2014 Killing Pleads Not Guilty

Jason van Dyke faces first-degree murder charges.

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What We Know About the Two Killed by Chicago Cops

The officer or officers involved have not been identified.

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Chicago Police Kill Two Day After Christmas

Relatives identified the deceased as Quintonio Legrier and Bettie Jones.

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Protesters Block Downtown Chicago Streets and Call on Mayor Rahm Emanuel to Resign

The demonstrators chanted, "Sixteen shots and a cover-up!" and "Rahm, resign!"

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Justice Department Plans 'Thorough, Impartial' Investigation of Chicago Police

A Chicago police officer last month was charged with first-degree murder.

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Chicago Police Account of Laquan McDonald Shooting at Odds With Video: Report

Chicago has been roiled by street protests and political turmoil since the release of the video.

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Chicago Will Release Video of Police Shooting Another African-American Man

Details of when the video would be released were not available.

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Rahm Emanuel Gets Heated With Reporters, Says He Has No Plans to Resign

Chicago mayor faces questions over his handling of a police shooting investigation.

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Spike Lee Leads Anti-Gun Violence Protest After Premier of New Film

The film's title, "Chi-Raq", is a nod to the prevalence of violent crime in Chicago and Iraq.

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In Wake of Laquan McDonald Charges, Chicago Expands Body Camera Program for Officers

Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke is seen on dash cam video shooting McDonald, a black teenager.

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Chicago Police Officer Charged With Killing Laquan McDonald Posts Bond

Jason Van Dyke allegedly shot the teenager 16 times last year.

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Protesters March on Downtown Chicago

Demonstrators are calling for the resignation of the city's police superintendent.

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Newly Released Footage Raises Questions Over Police Shooting of Chicago Teen

McDonald's killing and the 13-month delay releasing any video taken by dashboard cameras on squad cars at the scene have led to days of demonstrations.