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‘He’s special’: How Miami Hurricanes QB Tyler Van Dyke has improved since his breakout 2021 season

CORAL GABLES, Fla. —Tyler Van Dyke was a bright spot for the Hurricanes in an otherwise tumultuous 2021 season.

Tribune News Service

Giants select QB Tyler Van Dyke in ESPN’s 2023 mock draft

In ESPN's most recent 2023 NFL mock draft, the New York Giants select Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Barry Jackson: Why it will be a big problem if Tua Tagovailoa doesn’t thrive, contrary to often-cited reason

MIAMI — ESPN’s Todd McShay recently tweeted the reality that any Dolphins fan paying attention already knew:

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Dick Van Dyke: 96-year-old Mary Poppins star says he’s ‘just glad to still be here’

Actor was seen running errands in Malibu, California last week

The Independent UK

Colts select Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke in 2023 mock draft

The Colts add a QB in Draft Wire's 'never-too-early' 2023 mock.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

Van Dyke avoids federal charges in Laquan McDonald's death

Federal authorities say they will not criminally charge Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer convicted of murder in the 2014 shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald

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Feds announce they won’t pursue case against former Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke in shooting of Laquan McDonald

CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors will not bring any case against the former Chicago police officer who killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, U.S. Attorney John Lausch’s office announced Monday.

Chicago Tribune

No federal charges against Jason Van Dyke, U.S. Attorney John Lausch announces

“There is a significant prospect that a second prosecution would diminish the important results already achieved,” Lausch’s office said in a statement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Freshwater turtles of south-east Australia have hatched. Do you know your broad-shells from your long-necks?

There are three species of freshwater turtles commonly found in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, and one of them has just hatched.

ABC News

In defence of the Yank chimney-sweep

A Londoner who lives in Bangkok has made a spirited defence of Dick Van Dyke's much-maligned cockney accent as a chimney-sweep in Mary Poppins, which was mentioned in last week's column.

Bangkok Post

In wake of Jason Van Dyke case, Kim Foxx's pledge to seek more special prosecutors has not come to pass

CHICAGO — Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx was elected in 2016 as a reform candidate, knocking out incumbent Anita Alvarez after harshly criticizing the way she handled charges in 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s fatal shooting by on-duty Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke.

Chicago Tribune

Outrage over Jason Van Dyke’s release not necessary

Van Dyke was charged, convicted and sentenced to 81 months in prison for the fatal 2014 shooting. He was released early because of "good time" just like other eligible prisoners.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s what Jason Van Dyke’s life will be like on parole in Illinois, which has some of the strictest rules in the nation

Although ex-inmates often land back in prison, one expert said "I would be surprised if Van Dyke, a white former police officer, has the same experience as the average returning resident, who is likely a lower-income, Black or Brown person reconnecting with loved ones after years locked up."

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The Independent UK

Chicago activists want federal charges for Jason Van Dyke

Chicago community organizers are vowing to continue protests calling for federal charges against Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer released from a state prison Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald

Chicago Sun-Times

Arrested protesters demanding federal charges against Jason Van Dyke say they have no plans to stop

The "Laquan Nine" were arrested Thursday after linking arms inside the Federal Building in the Loop.

Chicago Sun-Times

On Jason Van Dyke case, why is U.S. attorney’s office silent on civil rights charges?

The ex-Chicago cop’s early release from prison after his murder conviction for killing Laquan McDonald puts the spotlight on federal prosecutors over calls for such charges.

The Independent UK

Activists arrested at federal building after release of police officer who killed Laquan McDonald

Jason van Dyke served less than half his sentence for shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times

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Protesters raise voices in Chicago Loop after ex-cop Jason Van Dyke, convicted in shooting of Laquan McDonald, leaves prison

CHICAGO — Just after midnight Thursday, as the wind blew whirls of snow around a remote downstate prison, one of Illinois’ highest-profile prisoners walked out of custody under the cover of darkness.

Chicago Sun-Times

Protesters arrested calling for federal charges against Van Dyke: ‘We’re gonna shut down the entire city of Chicago’

The protesters who were detained were among a larger group who delivered a letter to U.S. Attorney John Lausch demanding federal civil rights charges against the former officer, who was released from state custody hours earlier.

Chicago Sun-Times

An Illinois law on equal parenting time would be a bad move

We should not depart from the child-first approach enshrined in existing law, the Cook County Public Guardian writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: Feb. 3, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The Independent UK

Jason Van Dyke: White officer who murdered 17-year-old Laquan McDonald is released three years early

NCAAP president says ‘unfair and inequitable favour given to law enforcement’

The Guardian - US

Officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison after barely three years

Jason Van Dyke, a white police officer who murdered the Black teenager, was sentenced to 81 months but freed early for good behavior

Chicago Sun-Times

Trial and conviction of ex-cop Jason Van Dyke for the murder of Laquan McDonald

Ex-Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from custody Thursday morning after serving more than three years in prison for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke served under half...

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