The Latest Breaking News from David Laskus

Police board votes to fire Chicago officer accused of dragging woman by the hair during 2020 unrest

The Chicago Police Board has voted to fire an officer accused of dragging a Black woman out of a car by her hair during unrest at a mall in 2020

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Chicago Police Board votes to fire cop who dragged woman by her hair and knelt on her neck

Officer David Laskus was found guilty of various violations including using excessive force and making a false report in the arrest of Mia Wright.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Chicago's top cop seeks officer's firing over mall arrest

Chicago’s police superintendent is recommending the firing of an officer accused of dragging a Black woman from a car by her hair and kneeling on her back and neck during a period of protests and unrest following George Floyd’s killing

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022