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City ordered to pay $100,000 to lawyers of man body-slammed by Chicago police officer

The Chicago Police Department ruled Officer Jerald Williams used “massively excessive force” against a man with schizophrenia who was stopped for drinking in public, but city lawyers withheld those records.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023

Picture Chicago: This week’s 13 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

A grateful city said goodbye to slain Chicago Police Officer Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso, the mayoral runoff candidates participated in their first forum, and more in our best photos of the last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023

Laquan McDonald’s grandmother slams federal prosecutors for not charging Jason Van Dyke

Tracey Hunter says prosecutors never called her or her daughter, Tina Hunter, McDonald’s mother, about the decision.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2022

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Police issues dominate City Council meeting

Parliamentary maneuvers were used to delay final action on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Gang Asset Forfeiture Ordinance and a $1.67 million settlement for a woman dragged out of a car by Chicago police officers at Brickyard Mall in May 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2022

Lightfoot, police leaders defend reform record as Jason Van Dyke set to be released from prison

CHICAGO — The former Chicago Police Officer who fatally shot Laquan McDonald in 2014 is set to be released from prison on Thursday. Ahead of the former officer's release, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday defended the Chicago Police Department’s reform efforts.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 1, 2022

Jason Van Dyke’s family also in the dark as his release from prison nears

Little is being said about the upcoming release of the Chicago police officer who shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald to death in 2014.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2022

Mayoral allies call off confirmation vote on new COPA chief to avoid embarassing defeat

Public Safety Committee Chairman Chris Taliaferro (29th) made the decision after it was clear that Andrea Kersten’s nomination did not have the votes. Kersten has been under fire for recommending a three-day suspension for slain Chicago Police Officer Ella French.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2022

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